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STUC welcomes the calls for radical change in services for women offenders

18th April 2012

Welcoming the report from the Commission on Women Offenders, Ann Henderson, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Assistant Secretary, said:

STUC on Labour Market statistics

18th April 2012

Commenting on the latest official labour market statistics for Scotland published today which show a headline fall of 12,000 in unemployment, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said: “This significant fall in headline unemployment is as welcome as it is surprising. However, as always with labour market statistics, the overall picture is much more complex.

Yes, the time has come to say ‘we told you so’ - a report card on the Coalition’s economic strategy

22nd April 2012

STUC will release its report Yes, the time has come to say ‘we told you so’ highlighting 6 economic claims which the Coalition Government got wrong.

STUC Highlights employment concerns at Annual Congress

22nd April 2012

Speaking prior to the publication of the Coalition report card ‘Yes, the time has come to say ‘we told you so’ highlighting 6 economic claims which the Coalition Government got wrong’. (Previous release and report attached) Grahame Smith Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said

The Better Way in local government - 10 challenges for local election candidates in Scotland

23rd April 2012

The Scottish Council elections on 3 May provide a much needed focus on local democracy and local services. Here are ten key questions trade unionists should be asking candidates before casting their vote

Lothian Firefighter Wins STUC One Workplace Equality Award 2012

23rd April 2012

Johann Lamont MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party will present this year’s One Workplace Equality Award 2012 to recognise the role of Scottish trade union members in promoting equality at the STUC Annual Congress in Inverness.

STUC Congress hears call for 50/ 50 representation for women

23rd April 2012

Speaking at STUC Congress in Inverness this afternoon, Margaret Boyd, Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee, challenges the main political parties to change their ways.

Unite Rep Opens Doors to Learning as Diageo Closes in Kilmarnock

24th April 2012

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has announced that the recipient of this year’s STUC Helen Dowie Award for Lifelong Learning is Janette Dunbar, a Unite Union Learning Representative at Diageo in Kilmarnock

Universal Childcare and education provision essential for Scotland’s Economy

24th April 2012

Delegates at the STUC Congress in Inverness yesterday heard strong speeches from a number of delegates, calling for a change in the way childcare is delivered in Scotland.

STUC Announces Inaugural Frank Maguire Award for Health and Safety

25th April 2012

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has announced that the recipients of this year’s health and safety award is Colin Gourlay, Lead Prospect Health and Safety Representative at Babcock in Rosyth

STUC on UK Growth Statistics

25th April 2012

Commenting on today’s ONS figures which confirm the UK has technically re-entered recession, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:

Emergency International Motions at Congress 2012

25th April 2012

A report of international motions carried at the 2012 Scottish Trades Union Annual Congress in Inverness

Workers Gather throughout Scotland to Commemorate Workers Memorial Day

27th April 2012

Commemorations will take place across Scotland where trade unions and families of those who have lost loved ones at work will gather to remember the dead and to continue the fight to ensure that our workplaces are safe workplaces and negligent employers are held to account. Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said