Events

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No more Creative Standards - Cement Fair Work in the Art of Scotland

Following the work carried out by the STUC and Trade Unions within Scotland’s Culture Sector, the Scottish Government commissioned two Independent reports into Creative Scotland and Fair Work within Scotland’s cultural and creative industries.

These reports proposed a combined total of 52 recommendations to improve the conditions of the estimated 90,000 workers across Scotland.

None of the 52 recommendations were enacted before the Scottish Parliament session ended for the 2026 elections.

We need all political parties to pledge the immediate adaption and implementation of the recommendations as soon as possible following the election period.

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Racial and Gender Bias Impacting Women’s Health Webinar

Thursday, 28 May at 6.30pm Online

Join the STUC Women’s Committee and the STUC Black workers’ committee for a webinar exploring the racial and gender bias which impacts women’s health.

Featuring special guest speaker Chand Kaur, founder of PCOS Relief, alongside Jaki Lambert Director RCM and chaired by Neica McLorinan, chair of the STUC Black Workers Committee.

Come along to explore women’s health through an intersectional lens and share your lived experience with policy makers on the policy drivers for change, necessary workforce supports and campaign aims for the next Scottish Government.

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Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung course: Worker’s Power: Organising to Win

Friday, 17th July at 12 PM to Sunday, 20th July at 3pm

Golden Jubilee Conference Centre, Clydebank

The STUC has the opportunity to host and fully fund the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung course Workers’ Power: Organising to Win.

This residential course is completely free for participants, with all meals and accommodation included. Spaces are open to both individuals and small groups of workers.

The course is particularly suited to workers with shared political or organising goals, or those currently involved in campaigns or industrial action, although this is not essential. It is designed for newly active unionised workers, as well as reps, branch officers and more experienced activists.

Combining political education with practical organising techniques, the course supports workers to build confidence, strengthen workplace organisation and develop the skills needed to win.

The course has already been delivered across the UK, including once in Scotland, and has been taken up by unions including NEU, UNISON, IWGB, Equity and BFAWU. Previous courses have helped recruit hundreds of new members and supported the development of new reps, branch officers and campaign leaders.

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Scottish Women’s Convention Events

VAWG Roundtable (in person)
Wednesday 20^th May, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS), Glasgow, G2 8LX

Our session will provide a space to share experiences, insights and priorities, ensuring women’s voices are at the heart of any future justice reforms in Scotland. This event will explore women’s views on a range of issues relating to violence against women and girls including on their safety, the threat of online harm and the criminal justice system.

VAWG Roundtable (online)
Thursday 21^st May, 12.30pm – 2.00pm

Our session will provide a space to share experiences, insights and priorities, ensuring women’s voices are at the heart of any future justice reforms in Scotland. This event will explore women’s views on a range of issues relating to violence against women and girls including on their safety, the threat of online harm and the criminal justice system.

VAWG Online Survey (Anonymous)

The views and opinions from both the above events, along with our online survey, will help to shape our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls.

Menstrual Health Roundtable (in person)
Thursday 28^th May, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS), Glasgow, G2 8LX

Our session will provide a space to share experiences, insights and priorities, ensuring women’s voices are at the heart of future advances towards a period friendly Scotland. We’ll be discussing workplace policies, school experiences, whether the Period Products Act is reaching everyone it should, and what Scotland must do to hold onto its place as a global leader in menstrual equity.

A Blether… on Lipoedema (online)
Thursday 11th of June, 12.30 - 2.00pm

This online blether is a space to change that; to speak openly, share honestly and make sure that women living with lipoedema are at the centre of the conversation. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, have been managing this for decades, or are somewhere in between, your experience matters here. 

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Public Meeting ‘Healthcare and Welfare, NOT Warfare!’

Tuesday, 26 May, 7pm, The Hub Community Centre, Clydebank

Clydebank TUC will be hosting a public meeting to put forward the Scottish trade union case for investment in healthcare and welfare of citizens instead of further increased military spending by the UK Government. As the Trump and Netanyahu administrations in the US and Israel drive the world into deeper conflict at the expense of working people, listen to the case against war and further military spending from leading trade unionists and anti-war campaigners; Andrea Bradley, Secretary Educational Institute of Scotland, Gordon Martin, RMT Regional Organiser, Drew Gilchrist, STUC General Council Trades Council Rep and Sophie Johnson, Secretary of Stop the War (Scotland).

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