STUC Women's Committtee
Formed in 1927 by women trade unionists, some 31 years after the
foundation of the STUC, the Women's Committee has a long and
prestigious history. However, it continues to promote issues that
are important to working women and their families today.
Annual STUC Women's Conference
The Women's Committee holds an annual conference usually in
November. The conference is attended by around 150 women delegates
from the trade unions and trade union councils that are affiliated
to the STUC. These affiliates are able to submit motions for debate
and consideration by the conference. The conference votes on the
motions submitted and also elects women delegates to serve on the
STUC's Women's Committee each year.
The Women's Committee comprises of 16 women and is held
accountable to the annual Women's Conference. The annual work plan
of the Committee is determined following discussions on the motions
agreed at conference, and the priorities of the STUC as a
whole.
STUC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 14TH – 15th November 2011
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Speakers include:
Shadow Minister for Home Office and for Equalities Yvette Cooper MP
Baroness May Blood
Scottish Government - Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy Nicola Sturgeon MSP
Debates and workshops will include: women and the economic recession; carers and caring; health and safety at work; minimum wage; tackling domestic violence; celebrating women’s history; trade union organizing in the workplace; international solidarity Colombia; playworkers contribution to children’s services; and supporting families with members in prison.
The motions for discussion can be read here
Timings will be available shortly.
Over 150 delegates and visitors from workplaces around Scotland will be joined by a range of different organizations exhibiting at conference. If you would like more information, including registering to attend as a visitor, please contact Ann Henderson ahenderson@stuc.org.uk as soon as possible.
83rd STUC Women’s Conference 2010
The 2010 STUC Women's Conference was held Monday/Tuesday 1-2 November 2010 in the Concert Hall, Perth.
Speakers included Johann Lamont MSP, Juliet Lyon Director Prison Reform Trust, Professor Ailsa Mackay Glasgow Caledonian University.
Download the current version of the order of business here
Download a copy of the final agenda here
