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Trade unionists to take the fight to Reform UK in bid to 'combat far right'

TRADE unionists are planning to take the fight to Reform UK at a major gathering later this year.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Trade unions urge Government to learn from National Care Service failures

THE Scottish Government has been urged to learn from its failures over the National Care Service and has been called to prioritise the existing…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2025

Anas Sarwar clashes with own Scottish Labour MP in disagreement over wealth tax

ANAS Sarwar has clashed with one of his own Scottish Labour MPs over the issue of introducing a wealth tax ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

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STUC general secretary calls on UK to arrest Netanyahu after ICC warrant issued

THE general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has called on the UK to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu as soon as he sets foot on…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2024

Annual St Andrew's Day march to take place in Glasgow this weekend

An annual march against racism and fascism is set to take place in Glasgow city centre this weekend.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2024

Gender pay gap rises by 30 per cent in Scotland, according to new figures

SCOTLAND’S gender pay gap has risen by 30 per cent, meaning women in Scotland can expect to earn around £3000 less a year than men ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Joint calls for Chancellor to end austerity and invest in Scotland ahead of UK Budget

THERE have been joint calls for Labour to end austerity measures, invest more in public finances, and tax the super-rich ahead of the Autumn…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

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Sexual harassment at work 'endemic' in Scotland, report finds

SEXUAL harassment in the workplace is “endemic” in Scotland, a new report has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024

Labour's workers' rights reforms pass first Commons hurdle

LABOUR’S workers’ rights reforms have passed their first hurdle in the Commons – as the Government promised to “turn the tide” on poorly…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

STUC urges Scottish Government to drop National Care Service legislation

SCOTLAND'S largest trade union body has become the latest organisation to call on the Scottish Government to withdraw the National Care Service…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

‘A slap in the face’: Petition launched to abolish peak rail fares permanently

A PETITION has been launched to abolish peak fares on Scotland’s railways, after the scrapping of the trial scheme was branded a “slap in the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

SNP ministers have said they have "no choice" but to replicate Westminster cuts in Scotland – but there is always space to do things…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2024

Scottish government raids £460m green energy fund for public sector pay rises

Finance secretary says ‘tough decisions’ are needed to fill £1bn hole in the budget

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

‘Austerity mark two is not the answer’: Trade unions hit out at Keir Starmer speech

TRADE unions have hit out at Keir Starmer’s speech in which he warned that the UK Government’s forthcoming Budget will be “painful”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Scotland's top trade unionist urges SNP members to back tax rises at conference

SCOTLAND’S top trade unionist has urged SNP members to back “progressive taxation on land, building and wealth taxes” at the party’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2024

SNP members urged to back 'using devolved tax powers to the max' at conference

THE SNP government must “press further in the creative use of existing land and tax powers” to combat the impact of austerity, according to…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

Party leaders urged to commit to ending gender pay gap ahead of election

WITH just one week left until the polls close on July 4, party leaders have been urged to commit to furthering the rights of women, including an end…

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

SNP face internal pressure to back trade unionist General Election pledges

THE SNP and Labour are both under pressure to sign up to a list of General Election pledges which calls for employment and immigration laws to be…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2024

Labour challenged to back more devolved powers for Scotland by STUC

GENERAL Election candidates must back pledges to devolve more power to Scotland “if they seek our vote”, Scotland’s largest trade union body…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024

Leading trade unions write to John Swinney as ‘vital’ centre faces closure

LEADING trade unionists across Scotland have written to John Swinney as a Trade Union Education Centre (TUEC) is at risk of closure.

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024

Scotland’s 10 richest families could fund 10,000 public sector workers, report says

A WEALTH tax of two per cent on Scotland’s 10 richest people could fund 10,000 public sector workers, according to recent analysis ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

Shona Robison to deliver 'toughest ever' Budget as fears raised over cuts

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison will deliver the Scottish Government’s Budget today – against the backdrop of what she has called the “most…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

Wealth tax, council tax reform and jet levy 'could raise millions for public sector'

SCOTLAND’S largest trade union body has set out proposals they say could raise £3.7 billion for public services - including a wealth tax and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

Calls to increase ‘uniquely Scottish’ benefit for more than 300,000 children

THE families of more than 300,000 under-16s are benefitting from the Scottish Child Payment, as calls are made for the payment to be increased.

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