GMB

The whisky giant said it is looking to

Over 170 jobs at risk as whisky giant pushes ahead with global cost‑cutting plan

More than 170 jobs are at risk at a global whisky producer as the drinks giant presses ahead with a cost-cutting programme.

Co-op is extending delivery hours across 180 stores during major football matches, with some fans able to order snacks, drinks and essentials until 3.30am.

Co-op is extending delivery hours across 180 stores during major football matches, with some fans able to order snacks, drinks and essentials until 3.30am.

Call for action as delivery riders put at risk by low pay and pressure

Union urges ministers to finalise Freguson Marine four-vessel contract amid 'anxiety'

Union urges ministers to finalise Freguson Marine four-vessel contract amid 'anxiety'

Union urges ministers to finalise Freguson Marine four-vessel contract amid 'anxiety'

Glasgow’s GMB convenor Chris Mitchell

Glasgow’s GMB convenor Chris Mitchell

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow cleansing convenor asks public to stop blaming him for introducing bin hubs

Police complaint after striking worker 'manhandled' by manager at Govan shipyard

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Berkshire, following the publication of long-delayed defence investment plan.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Berkshire, following the publication of long-delayed defence investment plan.

Keir Starmer's delayed defence plan and what it means for Scotland

Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch (centre), Scottish Conservative Leader Russell Findlay (centre right) and Conservative Party MP for Aberdeen South Douglas Lumsden (centre left) during a victory rally in Aberdeen after winning the Aberdeen

Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch (centre), Scottish Conservative Leader Russell Findlay (centre right) and Conservative Party MP for Aberdeen South Douglas Lumsden (centre left) during a victory rally in Aberdeen after winning the Aberdeen

'A huge wake up call': Unions blast Labour and SNP over North Sea after Tory win

North Sea oil rigs Image: PA

North Sea oil rigs Image: PA

North sea workers face 'cliff edge' with redundancies growing and transition doubts

Three members of staff at Forth Valley College took action against their employer

Three members of staff at Forth Valley College took action against their employer

College attempted to prevent staff from taking part in union activities – tribunal

Nearly 50,000 have been issued summary warrants over unpaid council tax in Edinburgh.

Nearly 50,000 have been issued summary warrants over unpaid council tax in Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh Council

Nearly 50,000 threatened with enforcement action over city's unpaid council tax

HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems Scotstoun, in Glasgow, Scotland

HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems Scotstoun, in Glasgow, Scotland

Delay warning for Clyde warships as workers begin strike action

Glasgow city council

Glasgow city council

Glasgow City Council

School staff 'second class workers' as hundreds denied Scotland bank holiday

Whisky workers went on strike at a major bottling plant today after accusing bosses of risking their holidays.

Whisky workers went on strike at a major bottling plant today after accusing bosses of risking their holidays.

Scottish whisky workers walk out over 'unacceptable' new rules

MV Lord of the Isles

MV Lord of the Isles

2026 Holyrood election

Swinney insists Ferguson Marine has 'secure future' despite CalMac snub

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced a major investment in Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow last

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced a major investment in Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow last

'That must change' Scots unions demand shipbuilding policy overhaul amid crisis

Bus firm Alexander Dennis is proposing to shut its Falkirk site

Bus firm Alexander Dennis is proposing to shut its Falkirk site

Alexander Dennis

Ministers told to scrap subsidies as bus giant plans to axe Scots jobs after bailout

Glasgow Life accused of trying to 'force through' closure of unique school

Glasgow Life accused of trying to 'force through' closure of unique school

Glasgow Life accused of trying to 'force through' closure of unique school

SNP ministers have been accused of betraying women as equal pay rows continue.

SNP ministers have been accused of betraying women as equal pay rows continue.

SNP accused of 'betraying' women as thousands facing 'indefensible' equal pay delays

Glasgow City Council waste scheme being 'abused' warn workers

Glasgow City Council waste scheme being 'abused' warn workers

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council waste scheme being 'abused' warn workers

Torness Nuclear Power Station in East Lothian. STY VAPic Gordon Terris /Herald &

Torness Nuclear Power Station in East Lothian. STY VAPic Gordon Terris /Herald &

'Ideology over science': Scotland’s climate change plan faces nuclear revolt

Falkirk Council Foundry

Falkirk Council Foundry

Falkirk Council

100 council workers begin formal grievance over need to pay for disclosure checks

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow parking attendants tell of rising abuse and physical assaults

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun.

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun.

Ferguson Marine

Shipbuilding unions demand procurement overhaul after £200m Navy contract sent abroad

A fresh plea to clean up Glasgow’s lanes and side streets has been issued by a trade union

A fresh plea to clean up Glasgow’s lanes and side streets has been issued by a trade union

Glasgow City Council

Fresh plea to clean up Glasgow’s lanes and side streets issued by trade union

Dumped rubbish and bin bags on Crossbank Drive, Toryglen, Glasgow.

Dumped rubbish and bin bags on Crossbank Drive, Toryglen, Glasgow.

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow residents slam council for 'disgraceful' lack of festive bin collections

Glasgow City Council

Council staff have pay docked before Christmas after walking out of training session

The UK Government has been accused of

The UK Government has been accused of

Ed Miliband warned UK Government 'gaslighting' voters with renewable energy promises

Keir Greenaway, Senior Organiser for Public Services at GMB Scotland, has written a letter to Further Education Minister Ben Macpherson calling for a meeting to discuss increased funding to the sector.

Keir Greenaway, Senior Organiser for Public Services at GMB Scotland, has written a letter to Further Education Minister Ben Macpherson calling for a meeting to discuss increased funding to the sector.

Scottish colleges on the brink: Union warns funding crisis threatens futures

Home care workers and GMB Union members, rally in Glasgow to call for greater protection while working alone at night

Home care workers and GMB Union members, rally in Glasgow to call for greater protection while working alone at night

Glasgow city centre

Scared home care workers tell of rape threats and assaults while on shift

'Toxic' culture at Glasgow rape crisis centre 'jeopardising' support for survivors

'Toxic' culture at Glasgow rape crisis centre 'jeopardising' support for survivors

Union claims 'toxic' culture at Glasgow Rape Crisis 'jeopardising' support for women

GMB Scotland launches their Reclaim Our Lanes campaign for a cleaner Glasgow. Members of the GMB are pictured on Sauchiehall Lane. Joining them are GMB General Secretary Gary Smith, far left, and GMB Convenor For Refuse and Cleaning, Chris Mitchell,

GMB Scotland launches their Reclaim Our Lanes campaign for a cleaner Glasgow. Members of the GMB are pictured on Sauchiehall Lane. Joining them are GMB General Secretary Gary Smith, far left, and GMB Convenor For Refuse and Cleaning, Chris Mitchell,

Glasgow City Council

Rats, rubbish and overflowing bins: Glasgow’s back lanes under fire

Glasgow City Council

Council workers ordered to repay £40,000 after wages overpayment blunder

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour writes on why she believes defence jobs can help Scotland build again

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour writes on why she believes defence jobs can help Scotland build again

Scotland's Defence Future

'We've heard a lot about an industrial strategy but never actually seen it'

The Ferguson Marine shipyard has been in public ownership for four years

The Ferguson Marine shipyard has been in public ownership for four years

Brittany Ferries

Union furious over government 'talking down' and 'baffling' Ferguson Marine comments

The GMB are other unions have organised the rally

The GMB are other unions have organised the rally

District nurses to rally outside NHS GCC HQ in row over pay

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during her visit to a coal tip in Port Talbot

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during her visit to a coal tip in Port Talbot

Reeves met Ineos boss weeks before Grangemouth shut — but did not raise closure

The chief executive of Scottish Water has been accused of negotiating directly with unions for just 15 minutes.

The chief executive of Scottish Water has been accused of negotiating directly with unions for just 15 minutes.

Scottish Water boss accused of negotiating end to strikes for 'just 15 minutes'

Sizewell B was the last nuclear plant to be completed in Britain in 1987 (Chris Radburn/PA)

Sizewell B was the last nuclear plant to be completed in Britain in 1987 (Chris Radburn/PA)

SNP opposition to nuclear ‘costing Scotland millions in lost jobs and investment’

GMB workers on a picket

GMB workers on a picket

Council staff strike threat lifted as two more unions accept pay offer

A future look at the HDVC manufacturing site at Hunterston

A future look at the HDVC manufacturing site at Hunterston

Firm commits to delivering 1,200 jobs at former coal terminal site

John Swinney is in the firing line over the threatened job losses at Alexander Dennis

John Swinney is in the firing line over the threatened job losses at Alexander Dennis

Alexander Dennis

Union seeks more public money support for bus firm looking to move to England

Union members on the picket line outside Scottish Water’s scientific services department at Juniper House in Edinburgh in April 2025

Union members on the picket line outside Scottish Water’s scientific services department at Juniper House in Edinburgh in April 2025

Union urges for ministers to help with Scottish Water pay dispute

Unions warn councils ‘sleepwalking into strikes’ as pay talks stall

Unions warn councils ‘sleepwalking into strikes’ as pay talks stall

Union warns councils ‘sleepwalking into strikes’ as pay talks stall

The Scottish Government awaits the conclusion of a comprehensive review of college support staff roles, which insiders estimate could lead to the government having to fund tens of millions of pounds in backpay.

The Scottish Government awaits the conclusion of a comprehensive review of college support staff roles, which insiders estimate could lead to the government having to fund tens of millions of pounds in backpay.

Government could face £80m bill for college support staff backpay

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Forbes urged to intervene to protect Scots industry after job losses

The Clyde Tunnel

The Clyde Tunnel

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

We should close the Clyde Tunnel - here's why

John Swinney has been told a £20,000 pay rise for Scottish ministers is unjustifiable.

John Swinney has been told a £20,000 pay rise for Scottish ministers is unjustifiable.

Swinney warned SNP ministers’ £20k pay rise ‘unjustifiable’ as strike fears grow

Comment: 'The race to create good jobs in green energy is not being won here'

Keir Starmer and GMB Scotland's Louise Gilmour

Keir Starmer and GMB Scotland's Louise Gilmour

Starmer under fire from major Labour donor over Scots ferry fiasco 'potshots'

Union members on the picket line outside Shieldhall Waste Water Treatment Works in Govan, Glasgow

Union members on the picket line outside Shieldhall Waste Water Treatment Works in Govan, Glasgow

Scottish Water workers on strike as mass walkouts follow 'moving goalposts'

Members of the Unite, Unison and GMB unions on the picket line at Stirling Forth House & Water

Members of the Unite, Unison and GMB unions on the picket line at Stirling Forth House & Water

Scottish Water strike to begin as bosses accused of 'watering down' pay offer

Police granted special CCTV permission due to fears of repeat of Old Firm disorder

Louise Gilmour says that support staff are 'at least four times more likely than teachers to be hurt by pupils'

Louise Gilmour says that support staff are 'at least four times more likely than teachers to be hurt by pupils'

Additional Support Needs

Union leader: 'Pupil support staff must no longer suffer in silence'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged by GMB Scotland to fund the shortfall left by the increase to national insurance contributions. (Image: PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged by GMB Scotland to fund the shortfall left by the increase to national insurance contributions. (Image: PA)

National Insurance

GMB: Reeves must fund national insurance hike facing Scotland's public sector