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STUC Events
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STUC Industrial Strategy WebinarTuesday, 7 April, 12:30 PM, Online Scotland has lost 130,000 manufacturing jobs since the advent of the Scottish Parliament and the loss of jobs at Grangemouth and Mossmorran further erode Scotland’s industrial base. This webinar will consider what steps the next Scottish Parliament should take to develop a proper Industrial Strategy to create high-quality jobs and meet our social and environmental needs. Speakers include: • Dave Moxham, Deputy General Secretary, STUC (chair) • Chris Hamilton, Unite the Union Convener, Grangemouth Refinery • Ewan Gibbs, Senior Lecturer in Economic and Social History, University of Glasgow • Satwat Rehman, Co-Chair, Just Transition Commission • Stephen Boyd, Director, IPPR Scotland This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Wellbeing Economy Strategy Group. |
STUC Public Services WebinarWednesday, 8 April, 12:30 PM, Online Scotland’s public services are at breaking point. Austerity, the pandemic, a cost-of-living crisis and an ageing population are putting unprecedented strain on demand. This webinar will consider a worker-led approach to reform, kicking out the profiteers extracting wealth from outsourcing, and raising taxes to properly fund our public services. Speakers include: • Linda Someville, Deputy General Secretary, STUC • Lilian Macer, Scottish Secretary, UNISON • Stephen Boyd, Director, IPPR Scotland • Andy Mudd, Association for Public Services Excellence • Laurie Macfarlane, Co-Director, Future Economy Scotland This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Wellbeing Economy Strategy Group. |
Affiliate Events
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National Demo - Break with TrumpSaturday, 11 April 2026, 11am, McLennan Arch, Glasgow Green The US has set the Middle East on fire. Despite Starmer’s claims, he has dragged Britain into this illegal and catastrophic war. People in Scotland have had enough. A coalition is forming to demand an end to Britain’s relationship with Trump and an end to US led foreign policy. Join the national demonstration on Saturday the 11th of April in Glasgow. |
Springburn Anti-Racism EventSunday 12th April 2026, 11:30 AM to 4 PM, Balgray Community Centre, 139 Balgrayhill Road, Glasgow G21 3AE Join Springburn Anti-Racism group for a free lively celebration of community spirit, featuring ceilidh dancing by Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop, vibrant local bands, The Elixir and Deadlock, Mason sings ‘Frank Sinatra’, alongside a beautiful fan and drum dance by Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre, and the mellifluous tones of local singer songwriter Stuart Scott, with food and refreshments to share. Everyone is welcome! |
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North Glasgow against racismSunday, 12th April 2026, 12 PM, Maryhill Park, assemble at the entrance to the park on Maryhill Road Join North Glasgow Against Racism for an afternoon of community solidarity and show that the trade union movement stands for unity and equality. There will be food, music and fun. All welcome, bring all your trade union banners and your friends and family! |
Culture not Closure public meetingThursday 9 April, 6 PM at The Boardwalk, Glasgow Ten weeks on from the sudden closure of the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA Glasgow), cultural workers across the city are coming together to connect, reflect and organise. Former CCA staff and community members recognise the significant challenges affecting our wider community and a call for more care and greater effective collective voice. This meeting is an invitation to come together as a wider community. We invite artists, cultural workers, organisations, unions and all other communitiy members to join us in an open conversation about:
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