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Unions Taking Action on Palestine
The STUC is proud to launch our new Boycott, Divest & Sanctions resource pack.
Fair Care for Scotland
Scotland’s social care system urgently needs reform. We demand a £15 minimum wage, pay parity with the NHS, secure contracts, and improved conditions for all care workers. Public, not-for-profit delivery will ensure quality care, stability, and dignity for service users and staff. Join us in calling for a fair, well-funded, and truly transformative Care Service.
Justice for Sheku Bayoh
Sheku Bayoh died in police custody in Kirkcaldy on 3 May 2015. For a decade, his family have fought tirelessly for justice. The STUC and our affiliated trade unions fully support their campaign for justice for Sheku. Please join the vigil on 12th June 8:45am outside the inquiry at Festival Square, Edinburgh.
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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.
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More newsReaction to new wealth inequality data in Scotland
August 18, 2025: Responding to the release of the new “Wealth in Scotland” data by the Scottish Government, Roz Foyer from the Scottish Trades Union Congress, on behalf of Tax Justice Scotland: “These figures show the vast scale of unfairness in Scotland today. Whilst those at the top accumulate more wealth, more than one in five children grow up in poverty and our public services are starved of the investment they urgently need. This cannot go on.
Starmer warned not to ‘betray’ young workers over wage discrimination
August 12, 2025: Young people are in spiralling debt after years of “wage discrimination” according to a new report from Scotland’s largest trade union body.
STUC Comment on Potential Closure of Alexander Dennis Sites in Scotland
June 12, 2025: The UK and Scottish Governments must work together to save Alexander Dennis and its employees. The STUC will stand with the workers to resist the proposed closures.
STUC Response to UK Government Spending Review
June 12, 2025: Additional spending announced in the spending review is welcome but the reality sees real terms cuts to many departments. The Autumn Budget requires a wealth tax.
Freelance and Forgotten: widespread exploitation uncovered by unions
June 3, 2025: Over 50% of arts workers have experienced or witnessed bullying, sexual harassment, or abuse according to stark new research from Scotland’s largest trade union body.
