Unite demand review of restrictions in Scotland as police break up picket
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf
by Niall Christie
Scotland editor
UNITE has demanded a review of picketing restrictions in Scotland following the dispersal of workers involved in industrial action in Edinburgh.
Workers involved in a peaceful picket at SAICA Packaging UK in Edinburgh were dispersed on Wednesday by Police Scotland, amid a dispute over changes to terms and conditions.
Organisers and those behind the dispute have claimed that they received threats of fines and further “punishment” from cops during the picket.
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