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Health and Safety
When it comes to health and safety, the GMB’s reputation is second to none, with experts at all levels of the organisation.
GMB Members back strikes at Diageo distillery over jobs threat
Distillery workers started weeks of strikes today after multinational drinks giant Diageo demanded redundancies.
GMB Scotland members picketed Cameronbridge distillery in Fife on the first of 16 planned strike days after workers accused the company of failing to consult on planned job losses.
GMB members at drinks giant accept 10.3% pay offer - Monday 9 September, 2024
Drinks Industry Workers: Minimum price hike will cost jobs - Monday, December 4, 2023
Drinks workers: Don’t increase minimum unit price of alcohol, scrap it
Workers in Scotland’s drinks industry fear a proposed increase to the price of alcohol will risk jobs while doing nothing to protect problem drinkers, according to a poll.
Christmas strikes loom at whisky giant after GMB Scotland members back action - Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Workers at whisky giant Chivas Brothers have overwhelmingly backed strike action after pay talks collapsed.
UK Budget Reaction – Spirits Duty Increase - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
GMB Scotland slams “unhelpful measure” as Chancellor hikes spirits duty
Strike threat at whisky giants as workers balloted over shift allowance dispute - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
“This is a dedicated and loyal workforce, and the real prospect of industrial action is not something they are taking lightly, but this ballot is a direct response to management’s chronic intransigence and a clear demonstration of their desire to make work better across Edrington.”