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Paying the Living Wage through Procurement

Scottish Living Wage Campaign issues a briefing and supports key amendment to Procurement Reform Bill.

March 11th, 2014

Bob Crow

Reacting to the news of the death of Bob Crow, leader of the Rail Union, RMT, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said: “Everyone at STUC is deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Crow. Since 2002,...

March 11th, 2014

STUC comment on the death of Professor Ailsa McKay

Speaking after the death of Professor Ailsa McKay had been announced by Glasgow Caledonian University where she worked, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said,...

March 6th, 2014

STUC welcomes asylum initiative for Ugandans facing persecution

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has welcomed the initiative of the Scottish Government to offer asylum to any Ugandan persecuted by their Government’s new Anti-Homosexuality Act.

February 28th, 2014

Everyday Skills are the Way Forward for Trade Unions

It is estimated that over one million adults in Scotland lack basic digital skills, despite various initiatives to stimulate digital participation and develop digital skills*. Additionally, official...

February 26th, 2014

STUC Publish second ‘ Just Scotland’ report

A comprehensive analysis of the key referendum issues has been published today

February 20th, 2014

STUC on Labour Market statistics

Commenting on the latest set of official labour market statistics for Scotland published today, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said: “It is always dangerous to...

February 19th, 2014

STUC at the Scottish Parliament this week

As MSPs come back to Parliament this week, there will be a number of opportunities to meet with trade union representatives from different sectors and professions across Scotland. The Scottish Trades...

February 17th, 2014

STUC to publish the second ‘A Just Scotland Report’ – Early excerpts on currency union

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) will publish its second ‘A Just Scotland Report’ on Thursday 20th February. In the context of the anticipated speech by George Osborne in which it is...

February 12th, 2014

STUC deeply disappointed at provisions of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill. Pledges to campaign for Stage 2 amendments to protect trade union members

Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said “Having engaged constructively in the long process of review and consultation leading up to this Bill, STUC is both...

February 7th, 2014