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28 May 2021
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Overtime Ban Underway At Whisky Giant Chivas Ahead Of Crunch Pay Talks
26 May 2021
A continuous overtime ban has been implemented this morning (Wednesday 26 May) by GMB members across Chivas operations in response to the whisky and spirits giant’s pay freeze plan for workers in Scotland. More
UK Government Solid Support Vessel Contract Competition
24 May 2021
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
GMB Scotland Media Calling Notice: “Our Factory, Our Future.” McVitie’s Tollcross Demo
21 May 2021
“Our factory, Our Future” – McVitie’s workers demo in fight for jobs and investment. More
Grid Decarbonisation Challenge Exposes Need For New Nuclear In Scotland
20 May 2021
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 HM Coastguard Rescue Workers
17 May 2021
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
13 May 2021
GMB Scotland Welcomes Which? Cash Friendly Pledge - A Boost For Cash Transit Workers And Local Communities . More
McVitie’s Tollcross Closure Proposal Latest
12 May 2021
GMB says pladis has questions to answer over public funding, and warns politicians ‘road to recovery’ must run through Tollcross. More
GMB Brands Pladis Tollcross Closure Proposal “Utterly Shameful”
11 May 2021
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
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