The Herald: Socialists hail first trade union donations to the party
BBC News: Postal union in affiliation row
A branch of Britain's biggest postal workers union has sparked a row by breaking Labour Party rules and affiliating to another party.
The Edinburgh and Lothian section of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) handed over a £500 cheque to the Scottish Socialist Party.
The branch represents more than 4,000 postal workers.
The Scotsman: New Row Looming Between Labour and Unions
A fresh row between Labour and the unions was brewing tonight after a branch representing thousands of postal workers affiliated to the Scottish Socialist Party.
The Edinburgh and Lothians section of the Communication Workers Union gave £500 to the SSP and said it would be forging closer links with the party, led by Tommy Sheridan.
