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Overflowing bins in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh where cleansing workers from the City of Edinburgh Council took part in strike action last year over a pay dispute.

Bin strike talks 'positive' and 'productive'

Bin strike looms larger as unions reject latest pay offer

Rubbish piled up on streets of Edinburgh in the summer of 2023 after waste and cleansing workers went on strike.

City bin strike would see ‘rubbish pile up in streets', says union

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Unison says there are empty spaces in the Royal Infirmary car park which could be used if the staff car-share scheme was revised.
Picture: Ian Georgeson

'Delay end of hospital shuttle bus to look at alternatives'

Edinburgh Council's SNP group leader Adam Nols-McVey

SNP remains the party of workers - Adam Nols-McVey

A one-day school strike by Unison members in Edinburgh and three other Scottish council areas have been suspended while the union holds a ballot on an improved pay offer.

School strikes off after improved pay offer

School strikes are set to go ahead on Wednesday, November 8. Picture: Michael Gillen