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DUMBARTON'S MP and MSP have given their backing to Scotland's largest trade union amid claims its members have been banned from "political…
'Excessive in the extreme': Union takes legal action over Clyde nuclear base 'political ban' LEGAL action is being taken against Clyde nuclear base owners over a 'ban' on political activity. Unite union leaders are angry over what they call an instruction by Babcock Marine made to its workforce that they should not be involved in any process which could be described as political ‘lobbying’. The concerns are that it may 'distort' the Ministry of Defence's new Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP), which could be worth up to £200m to the bases. Babcock says that the ban relates...
Written by Erin Maguire DUNBARTONSHIRE’S new Vice Lord-Lieutenant says she is “honoured and delighted” to have been chosen for the role. Linda Moffat, whose appointment was recently approved by the Queen, will represent Her Majesty at ceremonies and special occasions in the area, such as 100th birthdays, and will identify people and organisations in the area deserving of royal recognition for their service. Most of the Lieutenancy’s work is on hold because of the pandemic, but Linda says she’s looking forward to getting stuck into the role once the easing of limits allows he...
Sailor from Grantham retires from the navy after serving for more than 52 years Published: 14:00, 30 January 2021 A man who left Grantham as a teenager to join the navy is retiring after an incredible 52 and a half years in the service. Warrant Officer 2 Allan Mason, 68, affectionately known as âPerryâ, has notched-up the staggering record in regular service, 40 of those years on board or in support of the submarine service. It is believed to be the longest service in modern naval history. On February 12 the marine engineer, who was born in Caythorpe, will finally hang up his over...
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