trade unionism

Train staff strike over work-life balance

by Heckle reporter

Railway catering staff in Edinburgh, Glasgow and seven locations in England and Wales have walked out at the start of a two-day strike over work-life balance issues.

Train staff strike over work-life balance

Kharkiv: a city on the frontline of anti-imperialist struggle

by Colin Turbett

Colin Turbett reports from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where trade unionists and community activists are defending their neighbours against the backdrop of war.

Kharkiv: a city on the frontline of anti-imperialist struggle

New economic advisers show where Scottish Labour stands

by Owen Wright

Former Labour candidate Owen Wright responds to the unveiling of Scottish Labour's new economic advisers.

New economic advisers show where Scottish Labour stands

Indy movement must end its denial over ferries

by Michael MacLeod

Independence supporters must listen to islanders and maritime trade unionists and accept that there are major issues with Scotland's ferries, writes Michael MacLeod.

Indy movement must end its denial over ferries

What is the Scottish Union for Education?

by Connor Beaton

Despite what its innocuous name suggests, the Scottish Union for Education is neither a trade union nor an advocate for the interests of teachers and teaching staff, Connor Beaton explains.

What is the Scottish Union for Education?

Junior doctors on strike: goodwill exhausted

by Ali Khan

Junior doctors in England are striking to preserve the future of the NHS — and their own mental health, writes Ali Khan.

Junior doctors on strike: goodwill exhausted

Dundee council workers launch all-out strike against privatisation

by Connor Beaton

Hundreds of joiners, plumbers, electricians, labourers and scaffolders employed by Dundee City Council have begun an all-out strike against privatisation and management surveillance, reports Connor Beaton.

Dundee council workers launch all-out strike against privatisation

Scottish nurses to strike for fair pay and the future of the NHS

by Connor Beaton

Nursing workers across the whole of Scotland are set to strike next year for increased pay — and to defend the NHS.

Scottish nurses to strike for fair pay and the future of the NHS

Cairnryan blockaders pledge to return

by Michael MacLeod

Michael MacLeod, seafaring RMT member, reports on last week's blockade at Cairnryan in solidarity with sacked P&O Ferries workers.

Cairnryan blockaders pledge to return