August 2007
14th : STUC Comment on Independence White Paper
Commenting following the publication of the Scottish Executive White Paper “Choosing Scotland’s Future”, STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith, said:
15th : STUC Pays Tribute to Jack McConnell
STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith, today paid tribute to Jack McConnell.
16th : STUC Appalled at Tory Plans on Red-Tape
Speaking as the Conservative Party prepared to launch the widely trailed report of its ‘economic competitiveness review group’, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, said:
17th : STUC and Thompsons Solicitors Continue Support for ICL/Stockline Support Group
The STUC and Thompsons have welcomed the guilty verdict entered by ICL Plastics and ICL Tech Limited this morning but warn that only a full public inquiry will provide the families of the deceased and the injured workers with the answers they deserve.
17th : STUC Disappointed at Intrusions into the Lives of ICL/Stockline Families
Speaking following the ICL/Stockline guilty plea at the High Court and the subsequent press event with the families, STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith, said:
21st : Scottish Executive announce - No ‘Happy New Year’ for Scottish Shop Workers
Responding to the announcement from Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill that planned research into the possible impact of a ban on big shops trading on New Year's Day is to be scrapped, STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said,
23rd : STUC welcome Scottish Executive announcement on Bishopbriggs Prison
The Scottish TUC today welcomed the announcement by Justice Minister, Kenny MacAskill, that the management of the replacement prison at Bishopbriggs will be public sector.
28th : STUC reacts to ICL Plastics and ICL Tech Limited Fines
Following the announcement of the fines of £400,000 imposed on ICL Plastics Ltd and ICL Tech Limited following their guilty plea to health and safety breaches Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said