November 2008
25th : “Scotland Against Racism” STUC St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally
Trade unionists, politicians, faith and community groups, will come together in Glasgow on Saturday 29 November 2008 to march against racism and fascism. Speaking about the event Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary Grahame Smith said:
24th : STUC on Pre-Budget Report
In responding to the content of the Pre-Budget Report, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of reductions in VAT to boost demand in the economy and the commitment to raise the higher rate of tax for those earning in excess of £150,000 a year.
21st : Trade union plan to support workers through, and beyond, the recession
At a meeting of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), TUC, Welsh TUC and Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) in Cardiff today (Friday) union leaders agreed on key action points that the Governments of the UK and Ireland, and the devolved administrations from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, need to implement in order to minimise the damage caused to working people and their families by the recession. The trade union statement also covered necessary actions to help workers take advantage of economic growth after the recession has ended.
21st : Target tax cuts effectively, argues the STUC
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) is calling on the Chancellor to focus the Pre-Budget Report (Monday) on providing assistance to the low paid and unemployed in order to stimulate the shrinking economy.
20th : STUC welcomes proposal for new Hunterston Power Station
Reacting to the announcement of a proposed new power station in North Ayrshire utilising both clean coal and biomass Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary, Grahame Smith, said:
19th : STUC welcomes Government proposal to close Tips-National Minimum Wage loophole
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) today welcomed the announcement by Employment Relations Minister Pat McFadden of the Government’s intention to amend regulations so that tips can no longer count towards payment of the national minimum wage
18th : STUC on inflation figures
Commenting on today’s statistics which show Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropping from 5.2% to 4.5%, the biggest month on month fall for 16 years, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:
17th : STUC Women's Conference to Debate Job Losses and the Scottish Economy
Concerns over job losses across all sectors of the Scottish economy are highlighted today (Monday 17th November) at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Women's Conference in Perth. With women making up 60% of the finance sector workforce, predominantly in the lower paid jobs, speakers will be calling for Scottish and Westminster government action to ensure employment security for employees in the finance sector. Recent announcements on BT and other call-centre job losses will also impact heavily on women's employment.
17th : STUC Women's Conference 2008
STUC Women's Conference 2008 has opened this morning at the Perth Concert Hall. The conference will run from Monday 17th until Tuesday 18th November 2008.
14th : Joint Communiqué on Equalities
Joint Communiqué on Equalities from the Scottish Government and the Scottish Trades Union Congress