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Scotland in brief: April 1, 2021

INDUSTRIAL: Rail workers in Scotland have confirmed they will take part in a second walkout this weekend in a pay dispute with ScotRail.

RMT members will strike on Sunday in their battle for justice over enhanced payments for rest-day working.

General secretary Mick Cash said: “All we are demanding is that ScotRail does what is fair and honour an enhanced rate for rest-day working for all grades.”

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