Letters ‘clarify’ college’s position over union boycott
UHI Shetland have defended its position of sending letters to teaching staff last week, warning of a breach of contract. As reported in this week’s…
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Strike action to affect schools later this month
Schools will be affected by strike action later this month, trade body Unison confirmed yesterday (Thursday). Unison, the biggest trade union for local authority employees,…
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Coastguard staff to strike again
Coastguard workers will walk out tomorrow (Wednesday) as they take industrial action for the second time this year. A 24-hour strike will begin at 7.30am,…
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Further strike dates called for schools
Most schools have been closed today (Tuesday) with another day of strike action to commence tomorrow (Wed). Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) confirmed strike action…
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Strike action begins at Sumburgh Airport
Fire and security workers have gone on strike at Sumburgh Airport today (Tuesday) — beginning three days of walkouts this week. Photographer Dave Donaldson was…
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Strike dates confirmed for Hial staff
Dates have been confirmed for strike action at Sumburgh airport during the festive period. Union Unite confirmed that airport workers, such as those working in…
READ FULL STORYStrike action backed by airport workers
Strike action has been backed by members of the Unite union which will see disruption at airports – including Sumburgh – over the festive period…
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No council strikes as deal is agreed
Council workers will have their new offer back dated to April as Unison and SIC work on new deal which has been agreed. Last week…
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College lecturers to walk out again
A two-day lecturers strike will take place this week at the Shetland College as workers step up their pay dispute.
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Sumburgh air traffic controllers to strike
Air travel in Shetland is expected to be disrupted throughout spring and summer, after air traffic controllers voted overwhelmingly to strike.
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Strike averted at gas plant after workers vote to accept offer
The imminent threat of strike action by Unite union members working at the Shetland Gas Plant has been lifted following a vote to accept a
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