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Electricians protest outside SSE HQ in Hope Street, Glasgow
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ELECTRICIANS are demanding energy firms SSE and Scottish Power intervene after one of their contractors allegedly sacked and blacklisted three colleagues when they sought recognition for their union Unite.
The three were sacked on December 23 and immediately mounted a protest outside the headquarters of SSE in Glasgow.
They have also launched a campaign for their reinstatement and their case has been taken to an employment tribunal.
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