STUC events
Nelson Mandela Memorial statue unveiling on 9 October
9th October marks the anniversary of Mandela’s 1993 visit to Glasgow to collect the freedoms of nine UK cities. Glasgow was notably the first city in the world to grant Mandela the Freedom of the City in 1981 while he was still imprisoned on Robben Island. Join us to unveil a new statue at Nelson Mandela Square on 9 October.
Scottish Union Learning Union Learning Development Days (various locations)
Union Learning Development Days will have focussed workshops, and will look at how to support and develop local union-led learning activity. The local Trades Union Councils will contribute to the discussions on the need for local networks of trade union reps and activists.
Affiliate events
BOOK LAUNCH: Come What May We’re Here to Stay w/ Author Taj Ali on 24 September
Join Glasgow Trades Council for the launch of Taj Ali’s new book ‘Come What May, We’re Here to Stay’: The story of South Asian resistance in Britain. Author Taj Ali will be in conversation with Laura Webster, Editor of The National. Their conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
Ceilidh for Cuba on 9 October 2026
Join UNISON Scotland Young Members for an evening of ceilidh dancing and Caribbean vibes!
