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Tech companies can ‘no longer hide in the shadows’ says STUC Women’s Committee Chair

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0100

STUC Comment - Scale of Scottish Government local government reform is ‘for the birds’ without initial investment says STUC

Sean McLaughlan — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0100

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s public sector reform proposals for local governance, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

“Whilst the Scottish Government have the laudable ambition to strengthen local democracy, it’s absolutely for the birds to think the sheer scale of this local government reform can be achieved without the initial and substantial investment required to bring about change in our communities.

“There is an argument that community authorities can improve decision making but only if the funding exists to deliver these services. The Scottish Government must be clear that, in the short-term, this will cost money - not save it.

STUC statement: Taxpayer money used to fund illegal Israeli Government settlements would be ‘unconscionable’ says STUC

Sean McLaughlan — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0100

For immediate release:

Women’s safety ‘weaponised to fuel racism’ ahead of Pink Ladies rally, STUC warns

Sean McLaughlan — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0100

Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary:

STUC: Programme for Government ‘reckless rather than revolutionary'

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0100

STUC: Programme for Government ‘reckless rather than revolutionary’

STUC: Programme for Government must show ‘ambition not apathy’

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0100

STUC: Programme for Government must show ‘ambition not apathy’

Mansion Tax falls ‘desperately short’ say campaigners

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0100

Scotland’s largest trade union body has said the Scottish Government’s Mansion Tax “falls desperately short” of the progressive change Scotland needs, as campaign groups and think tanks call for the immediate replacement of Council Tax.

The Scottish Trades Union Congress made the claims in their submission to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the introduction of the Mansion Tax.

‘Stop the sale’: creative unions demand talks over site of former CCA

Sean McLaughlan — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0100

STUC Submission to Public Service Reform Pre-Budget Scrutiny

Sarah Wiktorski — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0100

STUC labels Public Service Reform Agenda as “Dangerous”

‘Outrageous’ 20% explosion of zero-hours contracts in Scotland

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0100

Response to Scottish Government Data Centres direction

Sean McLaughlan — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0100

Following the direction issued by the Scottish Government on data centre developments in Scotland, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

Statement on the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0100

Commenting on the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer:

Statement on the resignation of UK Prime Minister

Karina Liptrot — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0100

Commenting on the resignation of the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

Statement on anti-muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Sean McLaughlan — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:57:00 +0100

“Scotland’s trade union movement stands behind those targeted by anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia throughout the country.

“The incident in Edinburgh this past week did not happen by accident. It is the product of right-wing forces, both in our politics and in our media, whipping people into a false frenzy of hatred and division.

“It is no coincidence that these attacks took place in Edinburgh’s most diverse areas. Scotland is enriched by our tolerance and respect. We cannot allow those who wish to divide us – on race, class, gender, religion and more – to prosper.

“More than ever, politicians need to rise to the occasion and unequivocally stamp out those who spread the poison of racism throughout Scotland. The trade union movement is working alongside our trades councils to ensure that our communities - those starved of resources, funding and hope - choose unity over hatred.

“We need others, especially those in positions of power, to stand by those facing persecution at the hands of those who all too readily incite violence and fear among working people.”

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Wealth taxes ‘irrefutable’, says Scottish Trades Union Congress

Sean McLaughlan — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0100

The case for a wealth tax in Scotland has become ‘irrefutable’, according to Scotland’s largest trade union body.

Statement from the STUC LGBT+ Committee on the EHRC guidance

Karina Liptrot — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:25:00 +0100

The STUC LGBT+ Workers Committee are hugely disappointed in the Guidance that has come out from the Equality and Human Rights Commission as there has been very little changed in this from the interim guidance from last year. We believe this guidance is discriminatory and unworkable. It will put pressure on many businesses to stop trans people from using their services and prevents trans people from trying to lead as normal a life as possible.

A PARLIAMENT FOR THE WEALTHY, NOT WORKERS

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100

New analysis from Scotland’s largest trade union body has shown that the wealth of Scotland’s super rich, the ten richest people in the country, has increased by an “incomprehensible” 826% since the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 - outstripping workers’ wages by more than six times.

Using data from the Sunday Times Rich List, the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings and HMRC RTI data, the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) has found that average earnings have increased by 138% since 1999, compared to an 826% increase in the wealth of Scotland’s ten richest individuals.

STUC supports call from the BDS National Committee and Palestinian trade unions to escalate BDS pressure

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:03:00 +0100

STUC Black Workers’ Committee Statement: Increased racial harassment of Scottish Parliamentary candidates

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:07:00 +0100

We are alarmed by reports of increased racial and Islamophobic harassment of candidates in the run up to the Scottish Parliament elections.

International Workers Memorial Day

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0100

Trade unions and workers across the country will gather today during International Workers Memorial Day, standing in solidarity and remembrance to all those who have been killed by work.