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The National
7 hours ago
- Business
- The National
200 Edinburgh Airport workers balloted over strike action amid pay row
Around 200 passenger assistants employed by OCS Group at the Scottish capital airport could strike from early September, Unite the Union announced on Wednesday. Passenger assistants, who help travellers who have mobility issues and who are members of the union, 'overwhelmingly' rejected a £12.60 per hour wage offer. Unite members will be balloted between July 30 and August 19, with the Union saying industrial action could begin as soon as September. READ MORE: Westminster watchdog opens investigation into Reform UK's Nigel Farage Sharon Graham, Unite's general secretary, said the union would not tolerate low pay offers and that members at the airport have their full backing. 'Unite's members working for OCS based at Edinburgh airport deserve far more than what the company is offering, which is the lowest possible that they can get away with. 'Unite will not tolerate low pay and our members will have the full backing of their union in the fight for better jobs, pay, and conditions.' Carrie Binnie, Unite industrial officer, added that OCS workers contribute a 'vital' role at the Edinburgh Airport by helping to assist hundreds of passengers every week with mobility issues. 'For OCS to put the bare minimum on the table is unacceptable. The workers are essential to the airport, and they should be valued and rewarded properly,' she said. 'If our members are forced into strike action, it's because they won't accept poverty pay.' Edinburgh Airport said the dispute is between workers and the OCS Group. OCS Group has been contacted for comment.
Scotsman
8 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Passenger assistants at major Scottish airport to ballot over strike action
Potential strike action could take place from early September if the ballot is successful. Sign up for the latest news and analysis about Scottish transport Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Workers at a major Scottish airport are being balloted on strike action in an escalating dispute over pay. It has been revealed today that 200 OCS Group workers based at Edinburgh Airport will be balloted from Wednesday until August 19. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad OCS has tabled the lowest possible wage offer of £12.60 an hour to match the Scottish Living Wage minimum rate to the workers which they overwhelmingly rejected. Make sure you keep up to date with news from across Scotland by signing up to our free newsletter here. The OCS Group covers workers who aid passengers with reduced mobility issues including assisting with wheelchairs and ambilift vehicles for travellers at Edinburgh airport. It means potential strike action could take place from early September if the ballot is successful. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ballot started on Wednesday. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's members working for OCS based at Edinburgh airport deserve far more than what the company is offering which is the lowest possible that they can get away with. 'Unite will not tolerate low pay and our members will have the full backing of their union in the fight for better jobs, pay, and conditions.' Workers 'vital' to assisting hundreds of passengers every week Carrie Binnie, Unite industrial officer, said: 'OCS workers are vital to assisting hundreds of passengers every week with mobility issues at Edinburgh airport. 'For OCS to put the bare minimum on the table is unacceptable. 'The workers are essential to the airport, and they should be valued and rewarded properly.
New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Special ward for cancer screening, treatment at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital
COIMBATORE: Even as the state health department has intensified the Organised Cancer Screening (OCS) Programme across the district, the Regional Cancer Centre at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) has started coordinating diagnosis and treatment procedures for those referred with basic cancer symptoms. Diagnosing cancer and offering adequate medical assistance are the core objectives of the OCS programme. It was initiated to focus on the well-being of the rural population, and Village Health Nurses (VHN) visit people at their doorsteps. If any symptoms are found, they are referred to CMCH for further examination. Around 50 people were referred to CMCH each week in the last two weeks, of which some were diagnosed with cancer. To screen the referrals, the Regional Cancer Centre has formed a dedicated ward (ward number 63) where people can be checked for breast, oral and cervical cancer, and receive treatment. Doctors attached to the centre said they have organised cancer screening procedures and treatment under one roof to avoid inconveniencing the patients. "Usually, those who have symptoms of oral cancer would be referred to the dental department; for breast cancer, they would be asked to visit the general surgery department, and cervical cancer would be diagnosed at the obstetrics and gynaecology (OG) department. However, we conduct all these procedures here under one roof. Also, we arrange for staff to take patients for a mammogram test. Once cancer is confirmed, we ring up the patients to come for treatment. The block medical officers are also informed, and they can coordinate the treatment procedures between the patients and us. All steps are interlinked to ease the entire procedure," said Dr N Selvaraj, associate professor of surgical oncology department.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
TransMedics Q2 Preview: Organ-Flight Momentum in Focus
TransMedics (NASDAQ:TMDX) will release fiscal second-quarter results after the bell on July 30, 2025, with Wall Street expecting EPS of $0.45 on $148 million in revenue, implying a 30% top-line growth YoY. Shares closed $105.24 on Jul 28, 2025, up 64% YTD but down 20% in the last month. Management raised full-year revenue guidance to $565 to $585 million after a beat-driven Q1, crediting a 63% jump in liver OCS sales. Investors will gauge whether liver growth stays at this pace and if heart-and-lung volumes catch up, keeping overall OCS utilization on its mid-40% trajectory. Watch for commentary on the National OCS Program's flight-service margin, progress at the Dallas hub and capacity expansion at the new Italy hub, and early traction in Europe, where transplant logistics are still pilot-stage. Quarterly swings often hinge on the timing of multi-organ licensing agreements, so any update on pipeline deals will guide H2 run-rate expectations. Gross-margin cadence also matters, because high-margin flight-service revenue is growing faster than consumables. Proof that the Q1 margin pop is sustainable would help justify the 60 forward P/E. Conversely, softer liver demand or a trimmed outlook could curb any post-print rally. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Morocco World
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Wydad Sign In-Demand Talented Playmaker Lamirate
Wydad Athletic Club have completed the signing of Olympique de Safi midfielder Abdelghafour Lamirate on a three-year deal, following the expiry of his contract. The 27-year-old joins on a free transfer after playing a key role in OCS's Throne Cup win over RS Berkane. Lamirate had been in talks with several clubs, including Raja Casablanca and RS Berkane in recent weeks, but negotiations stalled – clearing the way for Wydad to finalise the deal swiftly. Since joining OCS in 2021 from Ben Guerir, Lamirate established himself as a key figure, dictating the rhythm between attack and defence and earning the trust of his coaches. In a farewell post on Facebook, Lamirate wrote: 'To the dear fans of Asfi… You are the true heart of this team. Your love and support have always been my primary motivation on the field. Your words, your chants, your loyalty… all of this has given me strength in the toughest moments.' Lamirate is expected to join Wydad's pre-season training camp in the coming days as the club look to bounce back from a trophyless campaign. Tags: botola prorajaRS Berkanewydad
