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More newsSTUC Launches Workers’ Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament Elections
March 29, 2026: A plan to “deliver dignity in work” has been launched by Scotland’s largest trade union body as the Scottish Trades Union Congress reveals its manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. The manifesto, which builds on the successful Scotland Demands Better march and rally last October, sets out clear demands from trade unions on investment in public services, high quality jobs and a proper industrial strategy for Scotland.
Final sitting day of the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament
March 25, 2026: This Parliament, like those before it, is still falling short of delivering the change that Scotland’s communities are desperately seeking. For too many workers, power remains concentrated in the upper echelons of society, with wealth and resources in the hands of the few.
Announcement on Vestas offshore wind facility
March 25, 2026: Commenting on the news that Danish engineering firm Vestas look set build an offshore wind facility in Scotland, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said: “The proposal from Vestas to create a hub and nacelle factory should be welcomed. With the investment subject to securing orders from developers, the onus is on the Scottish and UK Government to finally require these companies to build up Scotland’s manufacturing if they want access to our wind.
STUC: Scotland’s Trade Unions Welcome Sectoral Bargaining in Social Care
March 20, 2026: Unions welcome step forward on social care bargaining – but warn government: “this must deliver real change”.
ROYAL MAIL CRISIS THREATEN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION WARN UNIONS
March 9, 2026: The union representing Royal Mail workers across Scotland and Scotland’s largest trade union body has issued an urgent warning over the “viability” of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election as the postal service faces a “perilous” future.
