December 2002
12th : Flexibility in retirement must be two way
The Scottish Pensioners' Forum today warned that flexibility in retirement must not be to the advantage of the employer and should have the protection of legislation against age discrimination.
18th : New TUC General Secretary
Brendan has, in the shape of John Monks, a hard act to follow: I know, from our past working relationship, that he will fill the post brilliantly.
12th : Retiral age comment
There is no doubt that forcing up the retiral age would be a step back not just to the 20th century but to the 19th.
4th : Fire service dispute
Strong support in Scotland for fire service march on Saturday
24th : Pensioners' Appeal
The Scottish Pensioners? Forum are today urging Scots everywhere to make time for their elderly friends and neighbours over the Christmas and New Year period.
24th : Christmas caring
The Scottish Pensioners? Forum are today urging Scots everywhere to make time for their elderly friends and neighbours over the Christmas and New Year period.
4th : Strong support in Scotland for fire service
This Saturday (7 December) Scotland?s trade unionists will join the FBU ?Fair pay for the fire service? march and rally in central London.
11th : STUC comment on decision to postpone Fire Fighters? strike
The decision of the FBU to respond to progress in talks with ACAS by suspending scheduled strike action demonstrates their clear commitment to achieving a fair settlement to this dispute.
29th : STUC concerned over government?s ?modernising? message on health and safety
The Scottish Trades Union Congress has expressed deep concern following the announcement of the outcome of the comprehensive spending review and the impact that the review will have on health and safety enforcement.
7th : Scotland?s trade union movement 100% behind Fire Brigades Union
Scotland?s trade union movement is 100% behind the FBU and its members in their campaign for justice. As citizens as well as workers we know how vital the fire service is.
13th : ?Freeze Glasgow housing stock transfer? says STUC as cost soars beyond 2 billion pounds
In the run up to the ballot on the privatisation of Glasgow?s Council housing, the STUC said that the project was a shambolic mess which would line the pockets of bankers and destroy Council housing in Glasgow.
10th : STUC welcomes new asbestos initiative
The requirement to develop a consistent and comprehensive point of reference for all stakeholders dealing with asbestos issues is long overdue.