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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.
Unions Taking Action on Palestine
The STUC is proud to launch our new Boycott, Divest & Sanctions resource pack.
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 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.
Latest news
More newsFreelance 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.
STUC statement on Scottish Government Programme for Government
May 6, 2025: Today’s Programme for Government was bold on rhetoric but light on details and on cash.
Scrapping peak fares is a victory for workers in Scotland
May 6, 2025: This is deeply welcome news that, whilst long overdue, shows the strength of campaigners and rail unions in demanding an affordable and accessible rail network that is fit for the future.
Public services reaching ‘crisis point’ say STUC
April 30, 2025: Scotland’s largest trade union body has declared Scotland’s public services to be in “crisis” as the Scottish Trades Union Congress conclude their annual congress in Dundee today.
Scotland Demands Better’: demonstration on Scottish Parliament announced by STUC and Poverty Alliance
April 30, 2025: Scotland’s largest trade union, anti-poverty and civic organisations will march on the Scottish Parliament this year as part of the Scotland Demands Better campaign.
