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More news“Livelihoods on the line” - STUC ‘alarmed’ at Cabinet Secretary intervention on public sector compulsory redundancies
October 1, 2026: Scotland’s largest trade union body have expressed their ‘alarm’ at the intervention of the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform during an appearance at a Holyrood committee today, potentially signalling a rollback on the Scottish Government’s commitment to no compulsory redundancies.
‘Retired workers shouldn’t face detriment’ - STUC reaction to Prime Minister’s speech at Labour Party Conference
October 1, 2026: It’s welcome to hear the Prime Minister speak assertively on breaking away with the failed, Thatcherite economics that have infected our politics for too long.
Statement on behalf of UNITE, GMB and UNISON from the STUC
September 25, 2026: In relation to the equal pay dispute at Glasgow City Council, in a statement on behalf of UNITE, UNISON and GMB trade unions, an STUC Spokesperson said:
‘Imperative’ for migration and employment powers to be devolved says STUC
September 24, 2026: Scotland’s largest trade union body has reignited calls for the Scottish Parliament to have controls over migration and employment as STUC Deputy General Secretary Dave Moxham presented testimony to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee.
Tech companies can ‘no longer hide in the shadows’ says STUC Women’s Committee Chair
September 22, 2026: This is a seismic victory for Dorothy and for all victims of AI deepfakes deployed by far-right agitators. “Aside from the clear malice of those using misinformation to target women and minorities, this result sets an undeniable precedent. Tech platforms like Meta must be held legally accountable for failing to prevent abusive content and for denying urgent redress to survivors.
