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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.

STUC affiliation rises as workers win ‘generational’ upgrades to rights at work

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0100

STUC affiliation rises as workers win ‘generational’ upgrades to rights at work

Summit called by STUC leader on ‘broken’ council tax

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0100

STUC Leader Roz Foyer is expected to announce a summit on replacing the ‘broken’ council tax during her keynote speech to STUC Congress later today.

‘Deplorable’ 1100 jobs lost in low carbon economy as STUC launch call for Industrial Strategy

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:26:00 +0100

New information from Scotland’s largest trade union body has shown a “deplorable” 1100 jobs lost in the Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Economy (LCREE) as the Scottish Trades Union Congress announce demands for a new Industrial Strategy for Scotland.

In a briefing released today on day three of STUC Congress, the largest gathering of trades unionists across the country, the STUC revealed the 1100 job losses across Scotland’s low carbon economy.

‘Ditch the drain’ – 40% increase in outsourcing across Scotland as STUC launch plan to combat £3 billion drain in public sector.

Sean McLaughlan — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0100

True colours of Reform on show after ‘Anti-Worker Offord’ reveals “bizarre” attack on workers’ rights

Sean McLaughlan — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0100

Commenting after Reform leader in Scotland Malcom Offord criticised workers rights and increases to the national minimum wage on today’s BBC Sunday Show, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

STUC Reaction to the SNP Manifesto

Sean McLaughlan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0100

Commenting on the launch of the SNP manifesto, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

STUC reaction to Scottish Green’s manifesto

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0100

Commenting on the launch of the Scottish Green’s manifesto, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

“There is much to welcome in this prospectus, not least the full-throated support for workers’ rights. This manifesto lays a marker down for other parties to follow in terms of using the powers of the Scottish Parliament for progressive values.

“There are much needed pledges on tax and spend, which do require full costings, but rightly include STUC calls for additional taxes on those with wealth, property and higher incomes. We are also pleased to see support for the calls to scrap the council tax, giving local authorities a fighting chance of rebuilding our public services.

“Whilst the devil will be in the detail, we need to see far greater insight into their plans to protect the livelihoods of oil and gas workers during the just transition. We are pleased to note that trade union voices will be at the forefront of any discussions impacting the jobs, terms and conditions of workers within the sector, prioritising working people and their communities during the transition away from fossil fuels and towards net-zero.

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Reaction to Scottish Labour Manifesto

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0100

Commenting on the launch of the Scottish Labour Manifesto, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

“It’s right that Anas Sarwar has focused on rebuilding Scotland’s public services - from NHS waiting times to more education staff, support for childcare, and public control over our buses. There are also welcome commitments to our social care workforce, including delivering the long-overdue £15 per hour minimum wage through collective bargaining.

STUC Launches Workers’ Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament Elections

Sean McLaughlan — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100

STUC Launches Workers’ Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament Elections

Final sitting day of the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Commenting on the final sitting day of the Scottish Parliament’s sixth session, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

Announcement on Vestas offshore wind facility

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0000

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

Dan Schirn — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:57:00 +0000

STUC: Scotland’s Trade Unions Welcome Sectoral Bargaining in Social Care

ROYAL MAIL CRISIS THREATEN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION WARN UNIONS

Sean McLaughlan — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0000

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.

In a letter seen by the Daily Record, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer has contacted UK Government Secretary of State Peter Kyle over “grave concerns” about the future of Royal Mail, with their Optimised Delivery Model (ODM) agenda leading to increased delayed, significant backlogs and high staff turnover.

In a briefing compiled by the Communications Workers Union (CWU), the trade union representing Royal Mail workers, information showed that the companies model of prioritising parcels over mail is leading to “significant backlogs of mail in many sorting offices and mail hubs” and that “the lack of staff is a major risk that could compromise Royal Mail’s ability to deliver party election materials and postal ballot papers to the agreed standard.”

STUC Statement: Iran and conflict in West Asia

Sean McLaughlan — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0000

The STUC condemns the war initiated by the US and Israel being waged in the West Asia. This not only contravenes international law but continues to expand on a daily basis. The use of force outside clear United Nations authorisation represents a breach of the fundamental principles of peaceful settlement of disputes enshrined in the UN Charter.

Ardrossan Harbour and Ferguson Marine announcements ‘positive’ for workers

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0000

Reacting to the news that the Scottish Government looks set to nationalise Ardrossan Harbour and that work has been secured at Ferguson Marine, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

“This is a welcome move from the Scottish Government that could benefit workers, communities and the surrounding areas. We are pleased that the Transport Secretary has worked with our movement and listened to the relentless campaigning from local communities, supported by unions, to nationalise the harbour. Added to the welcome announcement of a direct award at Ferguson Marine, this is a positive day for workers and the maritime industry.

“Adopting an interventionist approach, with governments taking a direct stake in our national infrastructure, is the solid foundation required for a proper industrial strategy.

“Too often in the past, public money has been poured into contracts without robust guarantees on pay, conditions, or training. That cannot happen again and the future of the harbour and Ferguson Marine must now prioritise decent employment with fair work conditions that benefits Scotland’s workforce and surrounding communities.

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STUC response to the final report of the Just Transition Commission

Sean McLaughlan — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0000

Responding to the final report of the Just Transition Commission, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

“The Commission’s final report, aptly named, shows that there really is no time to lose. It’s time to do much more, much faster, or the Scottish Government will lose what little faith workers still have in the political promises of a just transition.

Scottish Budget: real investment in our communities is still sorely lacking

Sean McLaughlan — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0000

Responding to the Scottish Budget, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:

Budget must prioritise ‘Scotland not political survival’

Sean McLaughlan — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:14:00 +0000

STUC: Budget must prioritise ‘Scotland not political survival’

STUC Statement on the US Attack on Venezuela

Dan Schirn — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:06:00 +0000

Commenting on the US attack on Venezuela, Roz Foyer, General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) said:

“The US attack on Venezuela is an unprovoked attack on a sovereign state. It is in breach of international law and is further proof that the Trump administration is willing to undertake flagrant acts of aggression to pursue its own interests.

In the long-run the beneficiaries of these acts will not be ordinary working class people – whether in Venezuela, the USA or around the world. It will be big business and the executive class.

Our brothers and sisters in the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) are on the front-line defending sovereignty and self-determination, democracy and human rights. Alongside the International Trade Union Confederation they have issued a statement condemning the US military intervention. We call on our political leaders – at Scottish and UK level – to do likewise.

It is time our politicians showed a backbone and stood up for truth and justice – calling out Trump’s bully-boy tactics before it’s too late. The peace and security of the world depend on it.”

TUCA and ITUC statement: https://www.ituc-csi.org/ituc-tuca-venezuela