March 2007
2nd : STUC Welcome Scottish Poverty Report
The STUC today welcomed the publication of ‘Poverty in Scotland 2007’ by the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland which highlights how poverty impacts on people and places across Scotland.
5th : STUC critical of Hutton announcement on Welfare Reform
The STUC today voiced grave concern at Government plans to privatise aspects of the welfare service and increase the pressure on single parents to find work.
5th : STUC on Job Losses at Ferguson’s Shipyard
Commenting on news that 99 workers will lose their jobs at Ferguson’s shipyard at Port Glasgow, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
7th : STUC urge MSPs to support Christmas Day and New Year’s Day shop closures
STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith has written to MSPs to seek support for the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Trading (Scotland) Bill proposed by Karen Whitfield MSP which will be debated in Parliament today (Wednesday 6 March).
7th : STUC on SNP sponsored debate on the economy and small business
Speaking in advance of the SNP sponsored debate on the Economy and Small Business, Grahame Smith, STUC Deputy General Secretary said:
7th : STUC Raise One Cheer for Christmas Vote
The Scottish TUC welcomed today’s vote by the Scottish Parliament to ban large stores from opening on Christmas Day as a small step in the right direction but expressed their disappointment at the watered down Executive proposal for a code of practice for New Year’s Day.
7th : STUC on industrial action by Network rail signalling staff
Speaking as RMT signallers began a 48 hour strike, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
7th : STUC welcomes publication of equal pay guide as world celebrates International Women’s Day
The STUC will be celebrating as the Scottish Women’s Convention launches an Equal Pay Guide on International Women’s Day (Thursday 8 March).
8th : STUC reaction to First Minister’s comments on rail dispute
Reacting to the comments by the First Minister on the current dispute between the RMT and Network Rail, STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said:
9th : STUC Comment on Announcement of Further Rail Strike
Speaking after the RMT’s announcement of further industrial action by signalling staff in Scotland, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
12th : Renewing Trident will cost Scotland jobs
A new report commissioned by the STUC and Scottish CND shows that Scotland would be the net loser, in terms of jobs, if Trident is renewed.
16th : Budget 2007 must constructively challenge UK business
The STUC is calling on Chancellor Gordon Brown to ensure that Budget 2007 addresses the real challenges facing the UK economy. General Secretary Grahame Smith said:
21st : STUC challenges business to step up to the mark
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, said: “Public sector workers facing a pay squeeze may legitimately wonder why they are contributing to a cut in corporation tax at a time of record profitability for UK businesses.
21st : STUC Welcomes Asbestos Law Change
Speaking after the Scottish Parliament passed the Rights of Relatives to Damages Bill, STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith, said:
22nd : World Water Day 2007 – STUC publishes discussion paper on the future of Scotland’s water services
Speaking on World Water Day 2007, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said: “The STUC and the Scottish Water trade unions are using World Water Day 2007 to publish ‘It’s Scotland’s Water’, an important discussion paper on the future of Scotland’s public water and sewerage services.
29th : STUC welcomes the appointment of Morag Alexander as Scotland Commissioner for the Commission for Equality and Human Rights.
Speaking today (Thursday 29 March) STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said:
30th : STUC Criticise Rail Disaster Fine
The STUC has criticised the £4 million fine imposed on Network Rail following the Paddington Rail disaster at Ladbroke Grove and renewed calls for the Government to review the penalties that can be imposed on negligent companies.