Scottish Trades Union Congress
8 Landressy Street
Glasgow G40 1BP
Tel 0141 337 8100
Fax 0141 337 8101
e-mail info@stuc.org.uk
18th March 2015
Commenting on the latest official labour market statistics for Scotland, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said: "In advance of today's Budget, this is a worrying set of statistics for Scotland: unemployment is up and employment is static. Scotland is one of only two nations and regions of the UK to register an increase in unemployment over the past three months.
11th March 2015
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “Today’s report is a sobering reminder of some of the risks of full fiscal autonomy for Scotland. The STUC has consistently argued that whilst Scotland’s funding settlement with the UK is entirely fair in the context of its historic and anticipated fiscal contribution, there are real risks associated with the volatile nature of oil revenues. It is for this reason that we argued for a combination of increased tax devolution and a continuing block grant as the best mechanism for secure and predictable funding for Scottish public services.
11th March 2015
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “Today’s JRF reveals the terrible impact of austerity policies on the vital services provided by local authorities in Scotland and across the UK. The STUC and public sector unions have been arguing for some time that the increased pressure on staff workloads and cuts in employment are not just bad news for our members, but those that they serve.
9th March 2015
In advance of the Chancellor’s Budget statement on 18 March, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) is publishing its submission to the Government which includes analysis of the current state of the labour market and priorities for action in the Budget. Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
6th March 2015
STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “With two months to go before the General Election, it is clear that Scotland will be a major battle ground in determining the outcome. Scotland’s 620,000 trade union members and their families and friends will have a real say in determining the future.
3rd March 2015
Responding to the First Minister’s announcement of the Scottish Government’s new economic strategy, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said: "The STUC enthusiastically welcomes the strong commitment to tackling inequality which infuses the 'refreshed' Government Economic Strategy (GES).
8 Landressy Street
Glasgow G40 1BP
Tel 0141 337 8100
Fax 0141 337 8101
e-mail info@stuc.org.uk