41,000 dead, mostly women and children, over 95,000 injured, and the genocide continues. In this film by Mike Robertson we hear from one islander on why she has been attending the vigils for over 11 months. #GazaGenocide
https://youtu.be/v0DQWTjnQ7I?si=NC1wAtFo3j09ikap
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Increasing the supply of social and affordable homesIncreasing the supply of social and affordable homes
Orkney Islands Council is to receive an additional £85,000 to be used to increase the supply of social and affordable homes in the islands. All of Scotland's Local Authorities have been given varying amounts to purchase properties to help reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation. The total funding package from The Scottish Government is £40million. Five council areas with sustained temporary…
https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/09/11/increasing-the-supply-of-social-and-affordable-homes/
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4.5% Pay Deal Secured for Ferry Workers4.5% Pay Deal Secured for Ferry Workers
Unite the union confirmed that it has secured a 4.5% pay deal for its membership at Orkney Ferries. The union successfully negotiated the above inflation wage increase for around 30 outer north and inner isles workers. Back pay will also be lifted from single to double time for all staff training that has taken place involving workers since April 2024.
https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/09/01/4-5-pay-deal-secured-for-ferry-workers/