September 2007

6th : STUC Welcomes Interest Rate Decision

Commenting on the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to keep interest rates at 5.75%, Stephen Boyd, STUC Assistant Secretary said:

10th : STUC Concern at merger of Skills Organisations

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has expressed concern at the announcement that careers staffs are to be transferred to a new quango.

10th : STUC Welcomes Skills for Scotland

The STUC today welcomed the Scottish Government’s publication of its lifelong learning skills strategy for Scotland.

26th : STUC welcomes Prospect support for ICL Public Inquiry Call

The STUC has welcomed support from its affiliated trade union, Prospect for a public inquiry into the tragedy of May 11 2004 that claimed the lives of 9 workers at the ICL plastics factory in Maryhill. Prospect represents the interests of HSE frontline inspectors and has continually campaigned for increased resources for the HSE.

26th : STUC disappointed by Enterprise Networks statement

Responding to John Swinney’s statement on the future of the enterprise networks, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said: