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Welcome to the first edition of our new On the Picket Line newsletter, where we take a deeper look at the biggest trade union stories of the week.

The National (Scotland)

Call for 'absolute candour' as inquiry into Scottish Covid response to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will begin on Tuesday, as a leading lawyer called for witnesses to speak with “absolute candour” in order to learn…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

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Council tax freeze is ‘electioneering at its worst’, says union body

The Scottish Greens and Cosla have said they were not made aware of the policy before it was announced.

The Independent UK

SNP conference must mark 'decisive shift' for party, largest affiliate group says

THE SNP conference should mark the start of a “decisive shift” for the party ...

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Yes Scotland mastermind says 'the age of the referendum is over'

THE “age of the referendum is over”, according to the former chief strategist of the Yes Scotland campaign.

The National (Scotland)

SNP challenge Labour to back motion calling for devolution of employment law

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have been challenged to put workers before their “right-wing London bosses” and support a motion backing the devolution…

The National (Scotland)

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SNP trade unionists hail 'historic' TUC shift on devolving employment law

THE SNP Trade Union Group – the party’s largest affiliate body – has welcomed the decision of the Trades Union Congress to support the…

The National (Scotland)

Trade union leader warns Labour’s zero-hours contract pledge does not go far enough

LABOUR’S pledge to ban zero-hours contracts does not go far enough, the STUC 's Roz Foyer has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Zero-hour contracts rise show Scotland must have employment law powers, union says

SCOTLAND has become “embedded” as the zero-hours contract nation of the UK, union leaders have warned.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish wages 'falling faster and further' than UK average, research finds

WAGES in Scotland are falling “further and faster” than those in the rest of the UK, new research has shown as a top trade unionist warned the…

The National (Scotland)

Plans for 'world leading' carbon tax on Scotland's largest estates gains momentum

A RANGE of community groups, trade unions, churches, charities, and businesses representing over a million members are calling for the introduction…

The National (Scotland)

Call to charge second home owners in Scotland four times normal council tax

SCOTLAND should follow Wales by introducing a council tax premium of four times the normal rate on second and empty homes, says the STUC...

The National (Scotland)

Council tax rises only 'tinkering around the edges', says union official

The Daily Record reported last week that one in four Scots could face a 22.5 per cent rise in council tax.

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The National (Scotland)

Home Safe campaign to end ‘grim choice’ faced by late night workers

A new campaign has been launched in a bid to end the “grim choice” faced by bar and restaurant staff retuning home at the end of late night…

The National (Scotland)

'Regrettable and illuminating': Trade unions criticise Scottish investment zones

TRADE unions have criticised the Scottish Government for greenlighting the UK’s investment zone plans in Aberdeen and Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

Council tax bombshell as 22 per cent hike to affect one in four Scots households

A leaked paper has revealed that one in four households in Scotland face huge increases in council tax, even though people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record

Council tax bombshell as leaked doc reveals plans for 22 per cent rise to hit one in four Scots households

EXCLUSIVE: One in four households in Scotland face massive hikes in council tax under plans being discussed by SNP ministers and local authorities.

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The National (Scotland)

First Minister denounces Westminster's 'anti-strike' laws during trade union meeting

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has stressed his commitment to protecting workers’ rights after meeting with trade union chiefs.

The National (Scotland)

Bid for nuclear weapon ban in independent Scotland constitution welcomed by activists

A bid to ban nuclear weapons being based in Scotland through a written constitution has been welcomed by activists and politicians.

The National (Scotland)

These five families could fund 10 per cent pay rise for EVERY public sector worker

THE increase in wealth of Scotland’s five richest families in the past year would be enough to fund a 10 pay rise for every public sector worker…

The National (Scotland)

Workers in devolved areas at 'beck and call of UK Government' after strike bill vote

SCOTTISH workers – including in devolved areas such as transport and health – will be at the “beck and call of the UK Government” ...

Daily Record

Hundreds of anti-racist campaigners take a stand at Erskine asylum hotel

The demonstration had the backing of Frankie Boyle, Irvine Welsh and others.

The National (Scotland)

Erskine sends message: 'Solidarity is our superpower, refugees are welcome here'

AFTER nearly four months of counter-protests by anti-racist activists - a celebration was had as no-one from a fascist group appeared at the MGM…

The National (Scotland)

Leading Scottish writers and actors back anti-racism rally outside Erskine hotel

A DEMONSTRATION to oppose the far-right which is being supported by leading names in Scottish culture will take place outside a hotel used to house…

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