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STUC Women’s Conference call for support for “Pakistan Flood Disaster Appeal”

3rd November 2010

The 2010 STUC Women's Conference, held 1-2 November 2010 in the Concert Hall, Perth has carried an emergency motion moved by Natasha Gerson of Equity for the Women’s Committee calling for additional support from trade unions and their members for the Pakistan Flood Disaster Appeal.

STUC Women’s Conference declare support for London Firefighters

3rd November 2010

The 2010 Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Women's Conference, held 1-2 November 2010 in the Concert Hall, Perth has carried an emergency motion moved by Denise Christie of the FBU condemning the sacking of firefighters and expressing support for the industrial action.

STUC Women’s Conference declare support for London Firefighters

3rd November 2010

The 2010 Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Women's Conference, held 1-2 November 2010 in the Concert Hall, Perth has carried an emergency motion moved by Denise Christie of the FBU condemning the sacking of firefighters and expressing support for the industrial action.

STUC Women’s Conference condemns the decision to close the Women’s National Commission

3rd November 2010

The 2010 Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Women's Conference, held 1-2 November 2010 in the Concert Hall, Perth has carried an emergency motion moved by Rozanne Foyer of UNITE condemning the closure of the Women’s National Commission (WNC).

Women Trade Union Leaders to Resist Senseless and unjust Austerity Measures

5th November 2010

60 women trade union leaders from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland have been meeting in Derry 4/5 November and believe that the austerity budgets being implemented in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will not only affect women disproportionately but will also be bad for the economy and our society.

‘Fund our Future’ UCU/NUS mass demonstration

10th November 2010

Speaking in support of the University and College Union and the National Union of Students joint demonstration challenging the cuts in education spending that is being held in London today (Wednesday 10 November), Grahame Smith Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:

STUC on Scotland’s crisis of long-term unemployment

17th November 2010

On the day that new unemployment figures are published and the Scottish Budget announced, the STUC is highlighting the extent of long-term unemployment in Scotland:

STUC Scottish budget reaction

17th November 2010

Grahame Smith STUC General Secretary said: “The economic gloom will deepen considerably as a result of this budget with cuts impacting considerably on demand in the Scottish economy and, crucially, in the local communities where public service workers spend most of their pay.

Annual STUC Disabled Workers Conference opens in Dundee tomorrow

19th November 2010

The Annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Disabled Workers Conference will take place this weekend when disabled trade union members will meet to discuss issues affecting disabled workers both in the workplace and wider Scottish society.

Trade Union Reps – Making a Difference in the Workplace

24th November 2010

The 2010 STUC Union Rep Awards recognized the outstanding contribution made by local union reps in their workplaces. The workers who received these Awards are in Edinburgh this week, as part of Scottish Parliament Trade Union Week.

‘There is a better way’ - Scotland United Against Racism

24th November 2010

**STUC St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally** **SATURDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2010** Trade unionists, politicians, faith and community groups will march through Glasgow’s streets (Saturday 27 November 2010) in a visible demonstration against racism and fascism. Organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), the Annual St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally will show a Scotland united against racism, and in difficult economic times will remind people of the dangers of allowing prejudice and discrimination to go unchallenged.

Political leaders give support to the STUC St Andrews Day March and Rally

26th November 2010

Political leaders have sent messages of support to the marchers taking part in today’s (Saturday 27th November) St Andrews Day Anti Racism March and Rally being held in Glasgow. Organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), the Annual St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally will show a Scotland united against racism, and in difficult economic times will remind people of the dangers of allowing prejudice and discrimination to go unchallenged.