18th January 2018
The news that multinational construction and facilities management company, Carillion, has gone into liquidation, has left thousands of workers not knowing if their wages, pensions or jobs are secure.
19th January 2018
Read our briefing on how the Better than Zero campaign inspired the Bill, what it means for workers, and why its principles are vital for providing workers with the security and rights for the modern economy.
31st January 2018
The employers are proposing huge changes to the role of a Firefighter, which could have significant implications including safety, not to mention other emergency services which we reply upon. Over the past few weeks, the STUC has been speaking to firefighters about these proposed changes and what it means to the people who actually deliver the services rather than those who strategize from above.
7th February 2018
Over 3,500 women responded to the STUC Women’s Committee survey, with over half of participants currently going through the menopause. The survey was launched at their conference in Glenrothes in October 2017.
7th February 2018
STUC on the Taylor Report and other current Employment Reviews.
25th February 2018
Isabella Sutherland, a member of Unite the Union who works in Aberdeen as a Heli-pad administrator for Aramark in the offshore catering sector, will receive the 8th Annual Learner of the Year Award from the STUC at the 11th Annual Scottish Union Learning Conference in Clydebank, Glasgow on Tuesday, 13 November 2018. The Award will be presented by Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade Investment and Innovation.
13th March 2018
The Chancellor must stop congratulating himself and instead focus on delivering the investment that our economy so desperately needs.
22nd March 2018
STUC welcomes review of Business Pledge and further funding for the Trade Union Fair Work Modernisation Fund.
16th April 2018
As unions gather in Aviemore for the 121st Scottish Trades Unions Congress, the prospect of increased industrial action over the coming year will be a central focus of debates.
16th April 2018
Trade unions have welcomed a new report by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Trades Union Congress that acknowledges more must be done to address the causes and consequences of automation.
16th April 2018
Satnam Ner, Prospect, is the President of the STUC. Read his official address in full.
16th April 2018
In her address to STUC Congress, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemned this weekend’s ‘counterproductive military action’ as being ‘unlikely to take Syria a single step forward to peace and security’. Sturgeon warned that this is the latest act in a ‘power play’ that previously led to war in Iraq, and can ‘never, ever be allowed again’.
24th May 2018
Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, has written to the Prime Minister to warn that restricting the Scottish Parliament’s powers for seven years post Brexit is inconsistent with the will of the Scottish people and the devolution settlement.
25th May 2018
The approach of the Commission seems primarily to recommend further strategies without many tangible actions. There is a welcome recognition of the need for government, businesses, trade unions and civic society to work together in order to achieve inclusive growth. However, this stands in stark contrast to the lack of trade union and civic society engagement with the growth commission itself in the preparation of this report.
12th June 2018
Grahame Smith comments ahead of debate on amendments to EU Withdrawal Bill
15th June 2018
Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, on today's ONS report.
17th July 2018
Grahame Smith comments on labour market statistics
13th August 2018
STUC welcomes Scottish Labour’s commitment to put a Just Transition at the heart of their plans to tackle climate change.
14th August 2018
Grahame Smith, General Secretary of the STUC, comments on today’s labour market statistics.
30th August 2018
In a historic move, CBI Scotland and the STUC have joined forces to issue a joint letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlining the importance of upskilling and retraining to the future success of the Scottish economy.
11th September 2018
Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, on today's labour market statistics
13th September 2018
A coalition of trade unions and environmental organisations has responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement of Jim Skea as Chair of the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Commission.
5th October 2018
Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, on the Programme for Government
5th October 2018
The 22nd annual STUC Black Workers Conference takes place this weekend in Clydebank.
9th October 2018
Grahame Smith on Fair Work First, announced at SNP Conference 2018.
18th October 2018
Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, comments on the release of anti-slavery and trafficking guidance for business in Scotland.
29th October 2018
The Chancellor’s budget dramatically failed to deliver for the people of Britain.
6th November 2018
Grahame Smith comments on the announcement of Michelin's intention to close plant in Dundee
13th November 2018
The development of an Inclusive Workforce in Scotland will be the main issue for discussion at the 11th Scottish Union Learning Conference to be held in Glasgow today. Delegates from unions across Scotland will attend this event to contribute to this debate, and further develop their knowledge and skills in delivering learning opportunities in the workplace.
13th November 2018
Grahame Smith responds to the latest ONS labour market reports.
13th November 2018
Grahame Smith responds to the latest ONS labour market reports.
