The Latest Breaking News from Roz Foyer

Trades union councils protest council cuts in run up to Scottish Budget

TRADE councils in Scotland are set to stage demonstrations against council cuts in the run up to the Scottish Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2023

STUC joins Yousaf in demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The First Minister met with the STUC general secretary Roz Foyer during a bi-annual meeting where they discussed tackling prejudice in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Humza Yousaf and Scotland's top trade union boss call for ceasefire in statement

THE First Minister and Scotland's top trade unionist have issued a joint call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023

Humza Yousaf teases big policy changes ahead of major Holyrood speech

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf is expected focus on childcare, poverty, and the economy in the first Programme for Government since taking power ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

Trade union leader warns Labour’s zero-hours contract pledge does not go far enough

LABOUR’S pledge to ban zero-hours contracts does not go far enough, the STUC 's Roz Foyer has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Council tax bombshell as 22 per cent hike to affect one in four Scots households

A leaked paper has revealed that one in four households in Scotland face huge increases in council tax, even though people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023

Council tax bombshell as leaked doc reveals plans for 22 per cent rise to hit one in four Scots households

EXCLUSIVE: One in four households in Scotland face massive hikes in council tax under plans being discussed by SNP ministers and local authorities.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

First Minister denounces Westminster's 'anti-strike' laws during trade union meeting

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has stressed his commitment to protecting workers’ rights after meeting with trade union chiefs.  

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023

Bid for nuclear weapon ban in independent Scotland constitution welcomed by activists

A bid to ban nuclear weapons being based in Scotland through a written constitution has been welcomed by activists and politicians.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

These five families could fund 10 per cent pay rise for EVERY public sector worker

THE increase in wealth of Scotland’s five richest families in the past year would be enough to fund a 10 pay rise for every public sector worker…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023