The Latest Breaking News from STUC

STUC pledges to defend devolution against UK Government's ‘interference in democracy’

TRADE unions have pledged to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with the Scottish Government to defend devolution, including supporting its legal…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023

Labour deputy makes direct appeal to SNP voters but ducks referendum question

LABOUR’S deputy leader has appealed to SNP voters for backing - but refused to say if her party would ever agree to an independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023

Labour’s Angela Rayner makes election plea to SNP voters amid Nats turmoil

Angela Rayner told trade unionists the SNP was ‘too warped by their internal wars’ to bring the change Scots were ‘aching for’

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

First Minister hints he'll hike taxes on wealthiest for public spending boost

THE First Minister has expressed interest in proposals which would see income tax hiked on the wealthiest in society to raise more money for the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023

Trade union chief demands new income tax rate on earnings over £75,000

Roz Foyer also said more strikes were "unavoidable" unless Government pay policy changed

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

Industrial action helped workers secure extra £2 billion in pay

Figures emerge as the Scottish Trades Union Congress begins its annual conference this week

Insider UK · Apr 17, 2023

Trade unionists call for campaign against EU law bonfire plot

TRADE unionists have voted to campaign against Tory plans to scrap workers’ rights and consumer protections in a “bonfire” of EU law.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023

Industrial action helped workers secure extra £2bn in pay, figures show

The STUC released data covering workers in health, education, local government, the fire service, transport, and telecoms.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf to address STUC congress

SCOTLAND’S First Minister will tell trade unionists in a speech at the STUC congress that the need for their movement “has never been greater”.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023

Trade union leader warns First Minister Humza Yousaf to ditch slogans and make changes to lives

STUC general ­secretary Roz Foyer said people are no longer fooled by politicians and have to see improvements right now or parties risk losing support at the ballot box.

Daily Record · Apr 16, 2023