STUC welcomes Syriza victory as key moment in the battle on austerity

25th January 2015

STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said: "It is now clear that Syriza will win the Greek election and there is still a very real prospect of an absolute majority. This, along with the overwhelming support for anti-austerity parties in the election, represents a key moment in the battle on austerity economics in Europe. Whilst Syriza no doubt represents a radical departure from compliance with the Troika's prescriptions, its proposals for promoting economic recovery - debt forgiveness, investment for growth, and protection of workers and ordinary people – is an entirely orthodox approach that has been championed by mainstream economists globally.

STUC on New Scottish Parliament powers bill

22nd January 2015

Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary Grahame Smith said "Despite being represented on the Scotland Office Stakeholder Group to consult on the draft clauses, the STUC was not given sight of the final details. "STUC will now analyse this paper in some detail, however it is already clear that in key areas such as welfare and capital borrowing, the recommendations will not match the intentions of the Smith Commission proposals.

STUC concerns ahead of publication of Command Paper on further devolution

21st January 2015

STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “Like other stakeholders, the STUC will wait to see the Command Paper and draft clauses before making definitive comment. However, having predicted that the rushed timescale for delivering further devolution might result in a failure to meet the aspirations of the majority of the Scottish people, we are no less concerned today.

STUC on labour market statistics

21st January 2015

Commenting on the latest official labour market data for Scotland published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:

STUC Joins with Local Politician to Support Sacked USC Workers

14th January 2015

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) with the support of Graeme Pearson MSP has announced plans to support USC workers facing dismissal following the announcement to close the distribution facility at Dundonald, leaving 150 workers with an uncertain future.

TRADES UNIONS STAND WITH GEORGE SQUARE VICTIMS

5th January 2015

Over the decades the people of Glasgow have always been the most committed supporters of the trades union movement. For years we have worked together to achieve better conditions for ordinary Glaswegians in the work place and in society. Today the Scottish Trades Unions Congress are launching a legal advice helpline for people who have been affected by the awful events of the George Square Tragedy on the 22nd of December last year.

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