Rail bosses face backlash after bridge wall collapse
Rail bosses are facing a backlash after part of a north-east bridge collapsed less than a mile from the site of last year's fatal derailment.
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Shock as part of north-east rail bridge collapses close to site of Stonehaven train tragedy
A trade union says the situation on Scotland’s railways is “becoming terrifying” after part of a bridge collapsed approximately one mile from the site of the Stonehaven train derailment.
Community came together as one following Stonehaven rail tragedy
August 12, 2020, will be a day forever etched into the memory of north-east residents.
Union boss says around 12,000 North Sea jobs have been lost in last 9 months
A trade union boss warned last night that thousands more jobs have been lost in the North Sea oil and gas sector as a result of the latest downturn than has previously been predicted.
CalMac hits back at ‘fat cat’ union claims over director ‘pay rise’
A ferry operator has hit back at a union over claims a director took an 18% pay rise while suggesting staff were being denied their own pay increase.
Warning over shortage of skilled railway workers
The UK rail industry faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, putting the success of major new projects at risk, a new report is warning.
Alcohol to be banned on ScotRail trains and in railway stations
The consumption of alcohol on trains and in stations will be banned from Monday, ScotRail has said.
Stonehaven rail crash: A ‘true testament to the solidarity of railway workers’ as appeal fund for families raises more than £142,000
A fund set up to support the families of the men who died in the Stonehaven rail crash has raised more than £142,000.
CalMac staff to be balloted for strike action after pay talks collapse
Workers on Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) ferry services could go on strike after recent pay talks collapsed, a union has warned.
RMT union leader to retire after ‘campaign of harassment’
The leader of the biggest rail workers’ union has announced his retirement, blaming a “campaign of harassment” against him by factional groups within the union.
Attempts to sail detained Ben Nevis ship from Aberdeen condemned by RMT
The Ben Nevis vessel, which is currently detained over the unpaid wages, is expected to set sail from Aberdeen harbour despite still owing workers up to £150,000.
North-east football fans raise thousands for train crash families
Kind-hearted football fans have raised thousands for the families of those killed in a north-east rail tragedy.
North-east union chief calls for workers’ protection after BP redundancy announcement
A north-east trade union chief has urged ministers to defend workers after an energy giant announced it was to cut thousands of jobs.
Offshore unions claim 3,500 UK workers ‘could be displaced by September’
Offshore unions have claimed more than 3,500 UK workers “could be displaced by September” amid the oil price crisis and called for an urgent summit with Westminster politicians.
North Sea operators move to reduce cabin sharing ‘wherever possible’
A series of North Sea operators are working to remove cabin sharing offshore “wherever possible” in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Offshore jobs could be at risk as North Sea firms buckle under oil price ‘crisis’, says union
A union has warned “tens of thousands” of offshore jobs could be at risk as North Sea firms buckle under the pressure of the ongoing oil price “crisis”.
Union calls for ‘robust inspection regime’ after North Sea platform evacuation
An offshore union has called for a “robust inspection regime” to be imposed after more than 100 workers were evacuated from a North Sea platform over structural concerns.
Caledonian Sleeper services cancelled for second day as staff strike
Rail services linking Aberdeen to London were expected to be distrupted again today as industrial action continued for a second day.
Caledonian Sleeper services to be cancelled as staff confirm strike action
The service runs an Aberdeen to London route.
Caledonian Sleeper staff will take strike action
Rail bosses have said they are “deeply disappointed” after staff on the Caledonian Sleeper service announced they would take strike action.
Offshore workers have ‘lost faith’ in employers’ commitment to safety, says union boss
Many offshore workers have “lost faith” in employers’ commitment to safety standards, a union boss said.
Offshore union calls for public inquiry into Super Puma crash
Offshore union RMT today repeated its call for a full public inquiry into the tragedy.
Ministers pushed for answer on offshore helicopter safety inquiry
The Scottish Government is being pushed for answers on whether it will back a public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Strike talks rescheduled between unions and OCA
Crunch talks between North Sea trade unions and the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) scheduled to take place today have been cancelled.
OCA and trade union talks to continue
Crunch talks between the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) and North Sea trade unions will continue later this month after yesterday’s meeting brought no resolution.
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.
Union sets deadline for resolution of Merseyrail dispute over guards
The biggest rail workers’ union has set a deadline for agreeing a deal to end one of the long running disputes over the role of guards on trains.
Union boss attacks Total over proposed rota changes
Oil giant Total’s attempt to justify planned offshore rota changes was “arrogant, cynical and patronising”, a union boss has said.
Offshore workers to vote on fresh OCA offer after earlier rejection
The Offshore Contractor’s Association (OCA) has made a fresh pay offer to workers after an initial rejection earlier this year.
Unite and RMT accept pay offer for offshore caterers
Members of the Unite and RMT unions have accepted a pay offer from the Caterers Offshore Trade Association (COTA).