Following the UK Government’s launch of its competition for the manufacture of three solid support ships, GMB Scotland has warned Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP to “learn the lessons” of lost manufacturing contracts to the rest of the world, and ensure the vessels are built in yards across Britain. More
“Our factory, Our Future” – McVitie’s workers demo in fight for jobs and investment. More
Responding this morning (Thursday 20 May) to the UK’s nuclear, wind and solar industries joint call for urgent action to “jumpstart grid decarbonisation” against the backdrop of rising grid emissions (see Notes to Editors), GMB Scotland Secretary Gary Smith . More
GMB Scotland press for proper employment status for 2,800 HM coastguard rescue workers in over 300 rescue stations around the UK. More
GMB Scotland Welcomes Which? Cash Friendly Pledge - A Boost For Cash Transit Workers And Local Communities . More
GMB says pladis has questions to answer over public funding, and warns politicians ‘road to recovery’ must run through Tollcross. More
Responding to this afternoon’s (Tuesday 11 May) breaking news that snack giants pladis has announced proposals to close the McVitie’s biscuit manufacturing site at Tollcross, Glasgow, which currently employs over 460 staff, GMB Scotland Secretary Gary Smith. More
Government Must Tie Subsidies for Offshore Wind Manufacturing to UK Supply Chains to Achieve 30,000 Steel Fabrication Jobs. More
30,000 New Steel Fabrication Jobs Needed To Deliver 8,000 Offshore Wind Turbines, And Help UK Meet It’s 2050 Net Zero Target. More
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