St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism March
The STUC's annual St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism march in Glasgow celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, commemorating Scotland's enduring commitment to inclusivity and opposition to far-right ideologies under the theme Resilient and Rising: Marching for 40 Years.
Join a union
More than six million workers in the UK are in a union – from nurses to pilots, actors to lorry drivers. Find the right union for you by using the TUC's union finder tool
Fair Care for Scotland
The National Care Service Bill will do little to alleviate the crisis in the health and social care sector. Moreover, the Bill undermines local accountability; fails to address fundamental issues of profit and ownership in the sector; does not address trade union collective bargaining rights; and risks further outsourcing and undermining of Fair Work.
Justice for Sheku Bayoh
Sheku Bayoh died in Scotland in 2015 after he was held face down by up to nine police officers after subjecting him to CS spray, pepper spray, batons, handcuffs and leg restraints. The STUC and our affiliated trade unions fully support the Justice for Sheku Bayoh campaign.
Past Its Peak - End Scotland's Peak Fare Pricing
Scotland’s largest trade unions and environmental groups have joined together to demand an end to peak rail fares on Scotland’s railway.
Just Transition
Tackling the climate emergency will require action across every part of Scotland, including every workplace and sector. Your experience and skills are essential to identify what support will be needed to protect and improve your jobs. The move to a net zero economy is an opportunity to create good work, to rebuild our communities, to get cleaner air and build warmer homes.
Latest news
More newsScrapping of National Care Service Bill a victory for workers
November 14, 2024: Following the news that the National Care Service Bill will not progress to Stage 2, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said:
Zero hours Scotland branded “worst in UK” as contracts jump by 30%
November 12, 2024: Scotland holds the “shameful” title as the zero hours contract nation of the UK as new labour market data revealed a 30% rise in zero hours contract use over the last quarter.
Gender pay gap rises by 30% in Scotland
November 5, 2024: Women in Scotland can now expect to earn a “scandalous” £3000 less per year than men according to Scotland’s largest trade union body as the gender pay gap rose by 30%.
STUC Response to UK Budget
October 30, 2024: “Over 14 years of austerity from the Tory Government cannot be undone in one budget but potentially delivering a £3.4 billion increase to the Scottish Government coffers is an eye-opening and impressive start.
STUC demands an ‘end to austerity’ as Chancellor sets out budget
October 30, 2024: Scotland’s largest trade union body has demanded an ‘end to austerity’ as they implore the Chancellor to invest in public services and the economy ahead of the budget.
