7 h. ago University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave

A total of 350 workers at the University of Edinburgh have taken voluntary redundancy, according to the institution’s principal.

Politics

11 h. ago Major rally and march to be held by workers striking at prestigious Scottish university over 700 job cuts

The march and rally is the latest step in industrial action surrounding Dundee University

Events

12 h. ago Offshore energy workers to be balloted on strikes after ‘shameful’ pay offer

The ballot opens on April 29 and runs until June 2.

Economics

32 h. ago USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: ‘The hounds are at the door

The United States Postal Service is now facing off with Trump and Elon Musk’s Doge over privatizationUS postal workers – and many who depend on them – may have sighed in relief when the Trump-appointed postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, resigned last month. Now, postal workers and others fear the worst is to come.Many feared DeJoy, a prolific Trump donor and trucking logistics executive who pushed a 10-year consolidation plan at the agency, would be the man who would finally dismantle the United States Postal Service (USPS). Now the service is facing off with an empowered Trump and Elon Musk, his billionaire backer and chainsaw-wielding leader of his government job-cutting “department of government efficiency” (Doge). Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago Aldi's £20 Scottish gin named 'best in the country' at prestigious competition

The supermarket has added to its ever-growing cabinet of award-winning drinks at affordable prices.

Economics

3 d. ago Hobbycraft closing down: widespread store closures including job cuts at centre on Derby border

Modella Capital plans CVA for Hobbycraft, potentially closing a quarter of its stores, impacting jobs at Derby border.

Politics

3 d. ago Hobbycraft closing down: widespread store closures planned at UK arts and crafts retailer

A popular arts and crafts retailer faces store closures and job cuts 🛍️

Politics

3 d. ago Clyde Tunnel could close as control room workers balloted over strike action

EXCLUSIVE: GMB Scotland is to ballot the team controlling the tunnel in Glasgow on industrial action after a council pay offer was overwhelmingly rejected.

Events

4 d. ago The bizarre collections up for a £500 'collecting prize' at prestigious Scottish university

The prize, awarded at the University of St Andrews, is in its tenth year

Economics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to strike over pay dispute

Members of the Unison union will begin 48 hours of strike action at midnight on Tuesday.

Economics

4 d. ago Five million Brits' water supplies will not be checked for quality for two days as workers go on strike over pay

Workers will walk out on Tuesday and Wednesday following a one-day strike last month.

Economics

5 d. ago Easter BINNIES! As rubbish bags continue to pile high in Birmingham SEVEN council workers are seen emptying one car full of litter as strikes continue

Staff were based at several mobile refuse collection vans at Birmingham Central Mosque Car Park on Sunday to help clear the overflowing streets of waste.

Events

6 d. ago Trans protests to be held in London and Edinburgh after Supreme Court ruling

An ’emergency demonstration’ will be held in Parliament Square, central London, while a rally and march will take place in Edinburgh.

Events

7 d. ago Job cuts loom at popular Scottish attraction as centre's future 'at risk'

Staff have been warned about potential redundancies at the Glasgow Science Centre

Events

7 d. ago FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspections

The Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of food and drug safety inspections throughout the world

Events

7 d. ago Doge cuts spark questions as employees supporting Musk space launches spared

Department of Transportation employees who provide support for Starlink and SpaceX launches safe amid job cutsElon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” and the Trump administration have spared the jobs of US Department of Transportation employees who provide support services for spacecraft launches by Musk’s companies, SpaceX and Starlink – a revelation that raises a new round of conflict of interest questions around Doge.In its most recent buyout announcement, the transportation department did not note that the positions spared supported Musk’s and others’ space operations. Continue reading...

Technology

8 d. ago Unilever to update on turnaround under new boss amid mounting trade pressure

The company is midway through a major turnaround plan which involves 7,500 previously announced job cuts and selling its ice cream division.

Events

8 d. ago West Dunbartonshire Council workers to be balloted on potential strike action in pay row

Council workers in West Dunbartonshire will be asked to vote on potential strike action as Unison urges Cosla to "think again and come back with an improved offer".

Economics

8 d. ago Stirling Council workers to be balloted over potential strike action in dispute over pay

Stirling Council workers are to be balloted over potential strike action in a dispute over council workers' pay.

Economics

8 d. ago UK Foreign Office issues warning as Tenerife hotel workers strike over Easter

Thousands of hotel staff are set to walk out in the Canary Islands

Events