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08 March 2021
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Suspension of Tariffs on Scotch Whisky
04 March 2021
Responding to the UK Government announcement today (Thursday 4 March) confirming a four-month suspension of the 25 per cent tariffs on the export of single malt whisky to the United States. More
HC-One Care Home Sales
01 March 2021
Responding to news this afternoon (Monday 1 March 2021) that private health care giant HC-One is to sell ten homes in Scotland. More
Re-start of Care Home Visits
24 February 2021
Precarious balance between compassion and safety ahead of care home visit re-start, as GMB asks for worker assurances. More
Growing Support For £15 An Hour Minimum Wage For Carers
16 February 2021
Growing Support For £15 An Hour Minimum Wage For Carers – But Government Lacks Ambition. More
Care Union Calls On MSPs To Support £15 An Hour Social Care Minimum Wage
16 February 2021
GMB Scotland is urging all MSPs to support its campaign for a £15 an hour minimum wage for care workers. More
BiFab Joint Trade Unions Media Statement
12 February 2021
Trade Unions Welcome BiFab Purchase But Demand Government Reform And Support For Offshore Wind Industry. More
GMB Launches Equal Pay Claims - Discriminatory Dundee City Council Bonus Scheme
04 February 2021
GMB Scotland has warned Dundee City Council it is presiding over a discriminatory pay policy and facing a potential liability of tens of millions of pounds in wages owed to low-paid women workers. More
Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland Report
03 February 2021
Review Recommendations “Once In A Generation Opportunity” To Transform Social Care. More
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