Council drops controversial policy in bid to avert strike action
Dundee City Council has ditched a controversial policy in a bid to get unions back around the negotiating table.
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Dundee services could grind to a halt due to ‘macho-posturing’ by council
"Macho-posturing" by the council could see vital services and leisure facilities grind to a halt this summer as workers across Dundee plan strike action.
Glimmer of hope for BiFab as high-level talks announced
Trade unions fighting to save Fife's mothballed BiFab yards have announced plans for high-level talks with energy giant EDF Renewables.
Centrica planning 700 management and back office job cuts
British Gas owner Centrica is planning to cut around 700 management and back office jobs under previously announced reductions as it faces “growing challenges”.
Ford should not tiptoe away from Bridgend, GMB says
Union leaders are urging the Government not to allow car giant Ford to “tiptoe” away from its engine plant in south Wales after announcing its closure.
Unions in shock over reports of Ford plans to close Bridgend factory
Unions have expressed shock at an expected announcement that car giant Ford is to close one of its UK factories with heavy job losses.
Ford plant closure fears as union leaders called to meeting
Union leaders have been called to a meeting with Ford bosses on Thursday amid fears the car giant is to close one of its UK plants.
Work on Forth wind farm could be carried out in Indonesia…instead of 10 miles away at Fife’s BiFab base
Trade unions have launched a campaign to save Fife's mothballed BiFab yards amid fears they have missed out on another major contract.
Workers fear for jobs as British Steel goes into liquidation
British Steel has gone into liquidation, threatening thousands of job losses, amid revelations that it would have run out of cash by the end of the week.
Nationalise British Steel if rescue deal cannot be agreed, urges union
The Government is being urged to nationalise British Steel if a deal cannot be reached to avoid the firm collapsing into administration.