Scotland
Occupy! The Clyde work-in
Fifty years ago shipbuilders in Scotland led a battle to save their jobs. Sam Ord looks at how workers fought back against a brutal Tory government
Tory freedom day disaster
As Covid cases continue to soar the Tories have decided to lift all restrictions and scientists are already ringing alarm bells, writes Sam Ord
Forth Valley College workers hail ‘total capitulation by management’ after strikes
Workers at Forth Valley College (FVC) in Falkirk, Alloa and Stirling are celebrating a victory for strikes and campaigning.
Nine Catalan political prisoners freed, but the struggle is far from over
The nine were arrested in the wake of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum for their involvement in organising the vote, demonstrations and mass civil disobedience.
Mobilisations called after the SNP fails to push for Scottish independence
“What are we waiting for?” is the collective cry from the independence movement in Scotland.
Train workers fight bosses’ attempt to make them pay for the pandemic
Rail workers across Britain are fighting back against corporate greed by striking in battles over pay and conditions.
Letters—Scotland failing on climate target as Cop26 approaches
18 June 2021It's particularly outrageous as Glasgow will host this year’s UN climate conference in November.
Battles at Aberdeen city council + Sandwell leisure trust + Royal London hospital
14 June 2021Aberdeen workers are striking over plans to merge the role of housing officer and support officer
Two rail strikes in Scotland + Weetabix + Sunrise Medical + Redbridge school
08 June 2021The RMT union has warned of a “summer of disruption” as strikes kick-off at ScotRail and the Caledonian Sleeper
Onto the streets for the NHS on 3 July + Fighting for pay justice in Scotland
08 June 2021Campaigners and health workers are set to come together on 3 July in protests that also celebrate the NHS’s 73 birthday.
Battles for NHS pay justice in Scotland and England
31 May 2021Health workers in Scotland campaigning for a decent pay rise were set to march on the Edinburgh parliament this Saturday.
LETTERS—Halting deportations means keeping up militant response
25 May 2021We won a massive victory over immigration deportations last week on the streets of Pollokshields in Glasgow.
Keep up the battle over NHS pay in Scotland
16 May 2021Unison union members followed their leaders recommendation to accept 4 percent. But the RCN says it will keep pushing for a better deal.
Hundreds mobilise to block immigration raid in Glasgow
13 May 2021After a magificent seven-hour protest, police were forced to release the detainees
Keep up local battles in Scottish FE
10 May 2021After the successful national strike in Scotland by EIS-Fela union college lecturers, battles continue at individual colleges.
Scottish activists say mass mobilisations needed to win independence after election
08 May 2021Parties in favour of Scottish independence have won a majority in the Scottish parliament elections
Activists hold day of action for Scottish independence
02 May 2021Activists across Scotland staged a day of action for independence on Saturday.
New book shows how the British state could break
01 May 2021The Scottish elections could pose a major threat to Boris Johnson’s government.
Scottish independence fight is back on the streets
27 April 2021Protests for Scottish independence are set for Saturday as the battle continues to keep the movement on the streets.
Fight Glasgow Cuts + DVLA round two + New insult at British Gas
26 April 2021Around 60 community centres, libraries, museums and sports venues are under threat
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