Conductors on one of UK’s worst railways threaten to strike – over their ticket scanners …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CONDUCTORS on one of Britain’s worst-performing railways are threatening to strike — over the use of hand-held ticket scanners. Guards at TransPennine Express are prepared to walk out if they do not receive a “new technology … Read more
Police Scotland top cops join rank and file in pay dispute move sparked by health fears …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> TOP cops are pleading with Scotland’s chief constable to sort out force-wide pay disputes amid growing concerns over officers’ health and public safety. Brassed-off chiefs are now working-to-rule to protest over their pay demands not … Read more
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S run out of dip as national shortage hits shoppers due to strikes …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MAJOR supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and M&S have been grappling with empty shelves due to a shortage of own-brand dips. Industrial action at food manufacturer Bakkavor has led to a huge disruption in the … Read more
More Brits are falling critically ill because GPs and pharmacies are overwhelmed, A&E bosses warn …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AMBULANCE and A&E bosses warn more patients are falling critically ill because they fail to get help from their GP. Health chiefs are preparing for a “tough winter” with added strain because frontline family doctors and … Read more
Passengers flying from Scots airport warned of food shortages on flights …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> PASSENGERS flying from a major Scots airport could soon face in-flight food and drink shortages, a trade union has warned. Catering staff are set to be balloted over strike action by Unite, which could impact the busy Christmas travel period. … Read more
Aslef & RMT train and tube strikes: How union action will affect your work commute and cause travel disruption …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ASLEF AND RMT members are set to strike over pay at the end of the year after failing to reach an agreement. Here’s everything you need to know about when the strikes … Read more
Schools to stay closed for thousands of pupils in Scotland today …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCHOOLS in one of Scotland’s biggest council areas are set to stay closed this week as staff continue strike action amid a bitter pay dispute. Pupils in the First Minister John Swinney’s constituency of Perth and Kinross will miss lessons … Read more