Cargo boat crewmembers being paid under £4 an hour
Union leaders and politicians have demanded action following news that some crewmembers on Northern Isles cargo boats were being paid less than £4 an hour.
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Government accused of reneging on ferry fares pledge
The Scottish government has been accused of reneging on its pre-election pledge to cut ferry fares by campaigner Ryan Thomson.
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Yousaf: Islands’ needs are at heart of government’s agenda
Islands minister Humza Yousaf has lauded the “significant” cultural and economic contribution island communities make to Scotland while announcing the progression of the Islands Bill.
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Ferry fares to be frozen
Fares on the Northern Isles ferry services will be frozen as work to ultimately cut ticket prices continues, the Scottish government’s Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, has announced. Transport Scotland says prices will be kept on hold for 2017 as the SNP government…
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