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...Scotland. This was something that would have been unimaginable generations ago. Having voted to go on strike to fight for fair pay and working conditions, Scotland’s railway was brought to a virtual standstill. Although there are now many more women working on the railway, it is still a male dominated industry in Scotland. There are an increasing number of women joining...

...Scotland. This work will have a wide appeal to labour activists, to students of history and industrial relations, and to all those with an interest in the social history of Scottish workers and their relations with employers. iii. Kenefick, William, 2007, Red Scotland!: The Rise and Fall of the Radical Left, c. 1872 to 1932, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press....

...Scotland analyse some of the possible outcomes of Brexit. ...Transcript Kirsty Hughes, writer and commentator, Catherine Stihler MEP, Alex Neil MSP and Mark Diffley, social researcher, analyse the importance of the type of deal the United Kingdom receives after Brexit, following the decision to leave the European Union in 2016. Understanding Brexit Copyright information:...

...Scotland at Unison’s branch offices in central Glasgow in early September 2022. In a wide-ranging discussion, Lyn-Marie talks about her own involvement in trade unionism in Glasgow, the background to the Glasgow Equal Pay Dispute and the key aspects of the struggle with the City Council. She also reflects on the significance of the strike for women workers in Glasgow...

...Scotland's flag] The final image (see above) was produced by activists in the pro-Independence movement following the September 18 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum, a referendum that saw victory for the NO to Independence campaign by 55% to 45% who voted YES – and which is depicted in the bottom right hand corner of the image. The colours displayed are very...

...Scotland | The Guardian Accessed 5th July 2022 BBC News (2018) Schools and home care disrupted by Glasgow equal pay strike, BBC News 23rd October 2018 (Online) . Available at Schools and home care disrupted by Glasgow equal pay strike - BBC News Accessed 5th July 2022 Brooks, L. (2018) Women win 12 year equal pay battle with Glasgow City Council. The Guardian 17th January...