Overview: Defence
24 August 2016
GMB Scotland is calling for MPs to stand-up for Scotland’s interests by recognising the prosperity defence sector employment delivers for our working-class communities. More
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Campaign: Defence
Campaign: Latest News
Rosyth Redundancies Stress ‘Urgent Need’ For RFA Contract Award To UK Shipyards
07 February 2019
Responding to this morning’s (Thursday 7 February) announcement confirming the loss of 150 jobs at Babock Marine in Rosyth. More
Confederation of Shipbuilding & Engineering Unions (CSEU) Scotland Press Release
28 November 2017
The CSEU - incorporating GMB and Unite – has called on Babcock international Group to ensure there will be no imposition of compulsory job cuts at the Rosyth naval base, following an announcement that 250 posts have been earmarked for redundancy. More
‘Labour Cannot Play Fast And Loose’ With Defence And Energy Jobs
28 September 2017
GMB Warns Clive Lewis: ‘Labour Cannot Play Fast And Loose’ With Defence And Energy Jobs. More
Politicians ‘Must Pull Together’
07 February 2017
Politicians ‘Must Pull Together’ To Help Secure Vital Navy Shipbuilding Contracts. More
Clarification Needed Over Future Of Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers
06 January 2017
GMB Calls For Urgent Clarification From UK Government Over Future Of Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers. More
UK Government Must ‘Move At Pace’ On RFA Contracts
29 November 2016
UK Government Must ‘Move At Pace’ On RFA Contracts To Deliver Parker Review Proposals. More
Campaign: Latest Resources
GMB Scotland Letter to Clive Lewis MP - 28 September 2017
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28 September 2017
Energy & Defence Sector Employment
The Defence Industry In Scotland
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04 November 2016
A Report For GMB Scotland By The Fraser Allander Institute - July 2016
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