In pictures: Crowds gather in Glasgow for STUC and pro-Palestine rallies CROWDS gathered in Glasgow today for both the STUC’s annual St Andrew’s Day rally and a pro-Palestine demonstration. The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023
Humza Yousaf: STUC rally a chance to 'rededicate ourselves to anti-fascism' HUMZA Yousaf has said that the STUC’s annual St Andrew’s Day Rally provided the opportunity to “rededicate ourselves to anti-racism and… The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023
First Minister to address STUC's 'rally against racism' - here's all you need to know THE Scottish Trades Union Congress has organised a “rally against racism” to take place on Saturday November 25. The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023
First Minister set to address Scotland’s national anti-racism rally FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf is set to address Scotland’s national anti-racism rally on Saturday as the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)… The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023
On the Picket Line: Will the Autumn Statement help workers? The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to announce the Autumn Budget statement on Wednesday, with tax cuts on income, inheritance and business… The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023
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
On the Picket Line: If the trade union movement cannae do it, nobody can Welcome to On the Picket Line, where we look at the week's biggest stories on Scotland's trade unions. The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023
Roz Foyer: Independence and trade union movements share a common goal AHEAD of a major trade union conference this weekend, the general secretary of the STUC has said that there is “commonality” between the trade… The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023
Scottish workers win more than £4 billion through industrial disputes in 18 months AHEAD of a major trade union conference this Saturday, the STUC reveals workers in Scotland have won more than £4 billion in pay and pensions… The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023
'Insipid' King's Speech criticised for 'abandoning Scots' THE King’s Speech has been branded “insipid” and a “farce” while the Tories have been accused of abandoning Scots with their policy agenda. The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023
Top trade union body ‘open’ to taking part in constitutional convention SCOTLAND’S leading trade union body is “open” to participating in a constitutional convention which the SNP have pledged to establish under… The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023
'Scandalous': Scotland's gender pay gap widening STUC warn amid school staff strikes THE gender pay gap in Scotland is widening, according to a new analysis conducted by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC). The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023
How Scottish unions are responding to the crisis in Gaza Welcome to the first edition of our new On the Picket Line newsletter, where we take a deeper look at the biggest trade union stories of the week. The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Call for 'absolute candour' as inquiry into Scottish Covid response to begin The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will begin on Tuesday, as a leading lawyer called for witnesses to speak with “absolute candour” in order to learn…
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Council tax freeze is ‘electioneering at its worst’, says union body The Scottish Greens and Cosla have said they were not made aware of the policy before it was announced.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2023 SNP conference must mark 'decisive shift' for party, largest affiliate group says THE SNP conference should mark the start of a “decisive shift” for the party ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023 Ex-Yes Scotland mastermind says 'the age of the referendum is over' THE “age of the referendum is over”, according to the former chief strategist of the Yes Scotland campaign.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023 SNP challenge Labour to back motion calling for devolution of employment law SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have been challenged to put workers before their “right-wing London bosses” and support a motion backing the devolution…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023 SNP trade unionists hail 'historic' TUC shift on devolving employment law THE SNP Trade Union Group – the party’s largest affiliate body – has welcomed the decision of the Trades Union Congress to support the…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 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 15, 2023 Zero-hour contracts rise show Scotland must have employment law powers, union says SCOTLAND has become “embedded” as the zero-hours contract nation of the UK, union leaders have warned.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2023 Scottish wages 'falling faster and further' than UK average, research finds WAGES in Scotland are falling “further and faster” than those in the rest of the UK, new research has shown as a top trade unionist warned the…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2023 Plans for 'world leading' carbon tax on Scotland's largest estates gains momentum A RANGE of community groups, trade unions, churches, charities, and businesses representing over a million members are calling for the introduction…