Hard-won progress for Scottish local authority workers
Strike action by Unite, GMB, and Unison in Scottish local authorities this year was a heroic but difficult fight, with unions facing many hurdles in the process.
Trade union militancy in the 2020s starts here
James Meechan argues that the past few months have seen an increase in trade union militancy
The constructive mismanagement of Glasgow City Council
The mismanagement of the Cleansing services by the Glasgow Council is a testament to the city’s neglect of working class interests
Gary Smith elected General Secretary of GMB
Gary Smith has been elected General Secretary of the GMB Union with a resounding 50.18% of the vote, in a three-horse race (3 June 2021). This election happened against the backdrop of the former General Secretary Tim Roach being allowed to retire on full pension after allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
GMB criticises food manufacturer Bakkavör after two Kent workers die from Coronavirus
Through the GMB, union workers at a Covid-hit factory are demanding they get sick pay urgently, claiming it is “the most important” step they can take to eradicate the spread there – while staff at the site say they are scared to go to into work.
