GMB: Why was Scotland's shipyard frozen out of ferry contracts?
13 August 2026
Union urges MSPs to investigate procurement process that sent two contracts to Turkey and sidelined Ferguson Marine. More
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Campaigning Coastal Rescue Officers win government U-turn on payments
16 July 2026
GMB Scotland welcomes halting of plan to stop paying crucial emergency workers for call-outs and training
. MoreGMB: Ministers must urgently deliver contracts promised to shipyard
16 July 2026
Union calls on Scottish Government to sign off four ships pledged to Ferguson Marine before election. More
Revealed: Halting payments risks exodus of Coastguard Rescue Officers
08 July 2026
Staff survey reveals 40% may quit emergency teams saving lives around Scottish coastline. More
GMB Scotland Condemns Recent Attacks On Workers in Glasgow and Edinburgh
22 June 2026
GMB Scotland condemns the recent attacks on workers in Glasgow and Edinburgh and demands urgent safety action. More
MSPS Back GMB Campaign for Coastguard Rescue Officers
22 June 2026
Over Fifty Holyrood politicians warn pay plan risks emergency service. More
Escalating strikes at Clyde shipyards risk more delays to Royal Navy warships
19 June 2026
BAE Systems urged to engage in dispute to secure fair pay for crucial stores staff. More
College accused of union-busting in landmark legal ruling
17 June 2026
GMB hails victory after employment judge rejects bid to silence staff at Forth Valley College. More
GMB warns MPs of oil and gas jobs calamity
17 June 2026
Westminster committee told the rushed and needless rundown of the North Sea threatens an industrial catastrophe. More
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