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The number of unannounced inspections to construction sites in Scotland last year has more than halved compared to the previous year, according to new statistics. Figures obtained by construction union UCATT have revealed that Scotland saw a drop of 55.7 per cent in the number of proactive construct

Over £5.6 million has been paid out to construction workers by companies involved in blacklisting. A total of 71 members of construction union UCATT have begun to receive blacklisting compensation payouts averaging nearly £80,000 each.

Workers on the £1.4 billion Queensferry Crossing construction project have reached a new deal with their employers after staging a walk-out in a pay dispute. Around 50 workers, the majority of them employed by Galliford Try, downed tools on the Scottish Government's flagship project yesterday after

Some of Britain's biggest construction firms could have to pay out tens of millions of pounds in damages after admitting that they defamed workers and infringed their rights. Eight high-profile contractors made an ‘amended defence’ of their role in blacklisting at a High Court hearing in London

Brian Rye Construction union UCATT has indicated its surprise at the continued rise in the number of self-employed people working in UK construction despite an attempt to tighten up the amount of casual labour in the industry.

Dozens of workers affected by the collapse of Dundee building firm Muirfield Contracts have successfully found new employment although only nine of the apprentices have secured new placements, according to a union rep. The firm went into administration earlier this month, resulting in the loss of ar

Jim McGovern MP Dundee's V&A museum project could offer hope to around 250 construction staff from Muirfield Contracts which went into administration last week, according to an MP.

Eileen Howat South Ayrshire Council has defended its conduct following a dispute which has seen workers in its property maintenance division go on strike.

Around 100 council workers at South Ayrshire Council have started a week-long strike over allegations that a manager had bullied and intimidated staff. The striking staff, all employed within the council’s property and maintenance department, claim a manager was allowed to remain in his post despi

A huge fall in site safety inspections is risking workers’ lives, construction union UCATT has warned. The union discovered that last year the number of inspections of construction sites in Scotland made by the Health and Safety Executive fell 30 per cent.

Steve Murphy A sharp growth in the use of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) in the last full financial year is a clear indicator of an increase in false self-employment in the industry, UCATT has revealed.

Steve Murphy Workers in the construction industry continue to face massive safety failings, an online survey of UCATT members has found.

Building companies in the UK have hired Portuguese bricklayers on £1,000-a-week wages because of a shortage of skilled Britons, a recruitment firm has said. The finding was revealed by Manpower, whose research is said to have confirmed industry fears of a lack of suitably-trained workers.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging the construction industry to ensure basic health and safety measures are in place after a month long inspection initiative found 40 per cent of sites failing to properly protect workers. Unacceptable conditions and dangerous practices were found at nea

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that workers should have overtime included in holiday pay.