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We will fight to make sure the promises on job creation made by the SNP and Labour are delivered and that the coming green transition centres workers, writes Unite Scottish secretary DEREK THOMSON
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is given a tour by Scottish Power Chief Executive Keith Anderson(L) alongside Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar during a visit to Whitelees windfarm, Eaglesham, as he continues his visit to Scotland, August 5, 2021
SOLOMON HUGHES finds one-time Cameron-centrist EU fans now promote vicious anti-migrant rhetoric in their bid to get attention for their ailing party
From terrifying the children of immigrants to pepper-spraying frogs, the US under Trump is rapidly descending into mayhem, writes Linda Pentz Gunter
Farage and other Reform-ers keep pointing to Dubai’s immigration policy – but there migrants make up most of the population and do all the work without any rights, muses SOLOMON HUGHES
Modi has rolled out the carpet for the Taliban in New Delhi — and we shouldn’t be surprised. They have more in common than you might think, argues Bhabani Shankar Nayak
HUGH LANNING says there is no path to peace without dismantling Israel’s control over Palestinian land, lives and resources
IT’S an honour to follow in the footsteps of Pat Rafferty as the new Scottish secretary of Unite.
Pat was a first-class leader from 2010. He leaves with Unite growing in Scotland, and not many people can leave the building saying that.
It has been days since I took up the post, and the in-tray of issues facing the union is long. There are many challenges to face, with rogue employers trying to undercut the terms and conditions of our members and one of the most hostile Westminster governments in living memory — though hopefully not for too much longer.
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As we face savage cuts to our pay and conditions while the executive gravy train chugs on, Unite is putting the Scottish government on notice as workers prepare for a massive wave of resistance, writes DEREK THOMSON
There is little benefit coming to Scotland or the wider UK from projects like Rosebank or Jackdaw – or indeed renewables – as profits are siphoned out of the country by foreign companies, writes PAULINE BRYAN
As Britain shifts towards greater use of green energy and away from fossil fuels, those in offshore jobs must be protected, with fair treatment, job security and a chance for workers to have a say in their own futures, writes ANN JOSS