Features

On Monday 15th January 2018, Carillion, the construction and outsourcing conglomerate went bust. Bob Wylie’s book on Carillion - “Bandit Capitalism” - was published last September. It was sponsored by the GMB. Here, Bob writes about some who paid the price for the Carillion catastrophe and others who didn’t.

On behalf of everyone at your union I’d like to wish you, your family, and your loved ones a Happy New Year.

I wanted to take the opportunity to write to every GMB Scotland member in this unprecedented time.

The UK Government will set the budget today against the backdrop of a national and international crisis. It is a pivotal moment in our response to Coronavirus.

Meet Turner, GMB's New Trainee Guide Dog

Billy, GMB's Trainee Guide Dog has finished his training and will go on to help someone who has lost their sight keep their freedom

Against the backdrop of the national debate over the pay inequality and the true value of wages, trade union activist Bob Wylie provides a very timely review of Deborah Hargreaves book, “Are Chief Executives Overpaid?”

GMB Scotland has enjoyed a good year since we last met. There is a busy summer of campaigning planned which should ensure we continue to go from strength to strength in the public and private sector.

Keep up to date with Billy’s incredible journey here on GMB Scotland’s website