May 2008
9th : New Structure for Union Led Learning in Scotland
On Monday 12th May, a major development will be launched for trade union led learning initiatives in Scotland. The launch of a new structure for trade union led learning called “Scottish Union Learning” will take place at the Glasgow City Chambers.
16th : STUC Calls on MPs to Oppose all Attempts to Reduce Abortion Time Limits
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) is calling on MPs to defend women’s equality and oppose all attempts to reduce the current 24 week time limit for abortion when considering amendments to the Human Embryology and Fertilisation Bill on Tuesday 20 May 2008.
20th : THE STUC GIVES A CAUTIOUS INITIAL REACTION TO THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S SCOTTISH FUTURE’S TRUST ANNOUNCEMENT
STUC Deputy General Secretary Dave Moxham said: “We will analyse this announcement in detail over the next few days. We do recognise that the Scottish Government is making efforts to minimise the private sector influence on some aspects of the proposed SFT and its mechanisms for operation. We also note that part of the new function will be to monitor existing PFI/PPP schemes to identify potential savings – we hope that this reflects a bullish attitude to the review of existing PPPs/PFIs.
10th : STUC Comment on the Chancellor’s announcement on 10p tax rate
Commenting on the Chancellor’s decision to increase the personal allowance, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said: “The Government should be commended for listening to the very widespread concern over the removal of the 10p tax rate and acting to compensate those affected. It is particularly welcome that 600,000 of the UK’s lowest paid workers will be taken out of income tax altogether.