STUC shares CAS concern over level of employment abuse
6th February 2012
Following publication today of Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) ‘Fair Employment’ report, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham, said
Pensions Justice campaign
Consultations provide opportunity to make progress on issues of process
25th January 2012
Responding to the Scottish Government's referendum consultation, Grahame Smith said: "STUC will consult its affiliated organisations on the substance of this, and the UK Government's consultation, before making a detailed response to both. Taken together these exercises provide the opportunity to resolve issues of process so that the real referendum debate can move forward. However, such progress will require flexibility from both Governments and a marked improvement in the overall political tone.
STUC questions value of the Small Business Bonus Scheme
24th January 2012
On the eve of the Scottish Parliament’s Stage One debate on the 2012-2013 Budget, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) is publishing research into the relative performance of Scotland’s very small firms since the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) was introduced in 2008.
STUC supports call to protect benefits for parents seeking work
23rd January 2012
As the House of Lords considers the Welfare Reform Bill today (Monday 23 January), the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) joins children’s charities, voluntary sector organisations, law centres, and others, in speaking up for claimants who face difficulties accessing the childcare they need to allow them to take up employment.
STUC on labour market statistics
18th January 2012
Speaking on publication of the latest set of labour market statistics which show an increase in unemployment of 19,000 over the 3 months to November 2011, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:
STUC releases latest estimate of Scotland’s full-time employment deficit – now over the half million mark
17th January 2012
In advance of the new labour market statistics for Scotland which will be published tomorrow, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has released its latest estimate of Scotland’s full-time employment deficit, which at 502,655 or 18.6%, is far in excess of the unemployment rate of 8.5%. On publication of this estimate, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
STUC call for Independent Referendum Commission
12th January 2012
Grahame Smith, General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has today (Thursday 12th January) written to the First Minister of Scotland, The Secretary of State For Scotland and the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party calling for the establishment of an independent Referendum Commission as follows:-
STUC on Referendum Announcement
10th January 2012
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “The Secretary of State’s aim of ensuring the Scottish Parliament’s right to hold a legal referendum is welcome in that it potentially avoids protracted and divisive uncertainty on issues of legal competence which would have been to the detriment of the real debate.
STUC comment on TUC overtime statistics
22nd December 2011
‘Paid overtime down by a quarter from pre-recession peak’ Commenting on today’s TUC statistics STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said:
STUC on ‘Christmas on the Dole in Scotland’
20th December 2011
Commenting on the TUC's research which confirms that long term unemployment (JSA over 12 months) is rising faster in Scotland than any other nation/region of the UK and that Scotland also has 8 of the 10 local authority areas showing the largest percentage increases in long-term unemployment over the past year, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
STUC on labour market statistics
14th December 2011
Commenting on today’s ONS statistics which show a huge jump in Scottish unemployment, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:
STUC SENDS MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO STRIKING ARGOS DRIVERS
8th December 2011
The STUC has sent a message of support to the drivers employed by Norbert Dentressangle to deliver the Argos Distribution contract who are taking strike action over the latest attack on their pension entitlement.
STUC on the Pensions Dispute and the Autumn Statement
29th November 2011
Responding to comments made by the Chancellor in announcing his Autumn Statement, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
STUC responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
29th November 2011
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:
STUC calls for an end to health and safety burdens myth
28th November 2011
Speaking ahead of the publication of the Lofstedt Review on the burdens of health and safety legislation, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary, said:
Scotland United For a Better Way
25th November 2011
STUC St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2011 Trade unionists, politicians, faith and community groups will march through Glasgow’s streets (Saturday 26 November 2011) in a visible demonstration against racism and fascism. Organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), the Annual St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally will show a Scotland united against racism, and in difficult economic times will remind people of the dangers of allowing prejudice and discrimination to go unchallenged.
STUC Gives Cautious Welcome to Youth Contract Announcement
25th November 2011
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has given a cautious welcome to the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister that £1 billion has been found to tackle youth unemployment throughout the United Kingdom. Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said
STUC Reject Coalition Criticism of Pensions Action
24th November 2011
Rejecting Coalition Ministers criticisms of the pensions justice action on 30 November Scottish Trades Union Congress General Secretary, Grahame Smith, said
Annual STUC Disabled Workers Conference opens in Dundee tomorrow
18th November 2011
The Annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Disabled Workers Conference will take place this weekend when disabled trade union members will meet to discuss issues affecting disabled workers both in the workplace and wider Scottish society.
STUC Calls on Scottish Parliament to reconsider convening on Pensions Justice Day of Action
17th November 2011
Grahame Smith, General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), has today written to Bruce Crawford MSP, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Parliamentary Business and Government Strategy, urging the Scottish Parliament to reconsider its decision to meet on the 30th November, the STUC Day of Action for Pensions Justice.
STUC on Labour Market Statistics
16th November 2011
Commenting on today’s labour market statistics, Grahame Smith Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:
STUC Women’s Conference condemns dawn raids by UK Border Agency
14th November 2011
The Scottish Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference meeting in Glasgow today carried an emergency motion condemning dawn raids by the UK Border Agency.
84TH ANNUAL STUC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
8th November 2011
84TH ANNUAL STUC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th November 2011 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Pensions Justice
7th November 2011
Pensions are under attack. The Tory led Coalition wants to make millions of people pay more, is threatening to make them work longer - and wants everyone to get a lot less at the end of it.
Campbell Christie - “Celebration of his Life”,
1st November 2011
Campbell Christie - “Celebration of his Life”,
Campbell Christie
28th October 2011
The Scottish Trades Union Congress is deeply saddened at the passing of former STUC General Secretary Campbell Christie. Campbell served as General Secretary from 1986 to 1998.
STUC Union Rep Awards at the Scottish Parliament
27th October 2011
The recipients of the 2011 STUC Union Rep Awards visited the Scottish Parliament at the invitation of FM Alex Salmond MSP on Thursday, 27 October 2011.
STUC on Longannet Carbon Capture and Storage Announcement
19th October 2011
Reacting to today’s announcement by the Coalition Government Energy Secretary that the plans for the UK's first carbon capture project at Longannet power station in Fife are to be scrapped, Stephen Boyd, Scottish Trades Union Congress Assistant Secretary said:
STUC names and shames insurance giants who blocked justice for pleural plaques sufferers
13th October 2011
- Public should be made fully aware of their insurance providers’ unacceptable behaviour The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has named and shamed the five insurance giants who were responsible for dragging pleural plaques sufferers to the Supreme Court to challenge their rights to compensation.
STUC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on pleural plaques
12th October 2011
Welcoming the Supreme Court ruling on pleural plaques Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Deputy General Secretary Dave Moxham said:
STUC on Labour Market Statistics
12th October 2011
Commenting on today’s ONS figures which show a rise in unemployment and a very significant fall in employment, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:
STUC Black Workers’ Conference – A Better Way for Black Workers
30th September 2011
The 15th STUC Black Workers’ Conference will take place in Glasgow this weekend (Saturday and Sunday 1-2 October). The Conference will debate a number of motions on issues of particular concern to black and ethnic minorities – on equality, defending jobs, pay, pensions and public services, cuts in education, protecting migrants and victims of trafficking, as well as motions on Egypt and Syria.
Thousands to join Civic Scotland ‘People First’ demonstration on October 1st in Glasgow
27th September 2011
Faith, equality, anti-poverty and trade union groups have pledged increased co-operation to campaign for major income redistribution, protect services and rebuild communities in the wake of coalition austerity measures with Scottish and local authority budgets being slashed.
STUC brands Scottish Spending Review as ‘Plan B minus’
21st September 2011
STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “The central idea in the budget, an investment led Plan B for Scotland, chimes closely with STUC priorities and stands in stark contrast to the growth busting austerity of the Westminster Coalition.
STUC on Labour Market Statistics
14th September 2011
Speaking on publication of the latest set of labour market statistics for Scotland, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said: