PCS general secretary FRAN HEATHCOTE explains why opposing war is inseparable from defending jobs, wages and public services – and why readers should come to the London Peace Conference on Saturday June 20
IT was one of Scotland’s most totemic campaigns not just of last year, but of the 21st century. So it was fitting that the women of Glasgow’s equal pay campaign were recognised on Thursday night with the Evening Times Editor’s Award.
Less fitting, though, that this should be collected by Glasgow’s Lord Provost Eva Bolander “on behalf of all the women involved.”
Yes, that’s right. That’s Eva Bolander, the official representative of the council the women had to strike against to win equal pay.
KENNY MacASKILL looks at the depth of the corruption tolerated within the Scottish National Party and the efforts to keep it from public scrutiny
The work done by Glasgow’s local campaigners and volunteers is truly inspiring, but it cannot stop at picking up the pieces of an irresponsible government, writes MAYA McGOWAN


