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Scottish Trades Union Congress
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Our purpose is to co-ordinate, develop and articulate the views and policies of the trade union movement in Scotland.
By staving off short-term cuts, the Chancellor may have just played Labour’s ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card.

👇Full reaction to the UK Government Budget.

www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
Newsroom | BUDGET A STEP FORWARD FOR LABOUR
By staving off short-term cuts, the Chancellor may have just played Labour’s ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card.
www.stuc.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The upcoming statement from the Chancellor is generation defining.

She must stand by our movement and invest in working people.

Here's 5⃣ things she could do:

www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/ge...
Newsroom | “GENERATION DEFINING” BUDGET MUST DELIVER FOR WORKERS
Scotland’s largest trade union body has issued a stark warning ahead of the Chancellor’s budget calling on Rachel Reeves to “deliver for workers” as the UK Government sets out, what the STUC call, a “...
www.stuc.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The decision over Cameron Barracks shows a political elite that, all too often, sidelines the voices of local residents.

In doing so, they give a gift to the far-right.

@rozfoyer.bsky.social/ @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
Lack of transparency over Cameron Barracks plan 'fuels mistrust'
The latest ruckus about the Cameron Barracks being used as a detention facility is yet another example of politicians failing to recognise the…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Congratulations and gratitude to Carol Wood, NASUWT, for doing such an incredible job as Chair of the STUC Disabled Workers' Conference 2025 and as the Chair of the STUC Disabled Workers' Committee! 😃✊👏

#stucdisabledworkers25

@nasuwtscotland.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Many thanks to our fantastic exhibitors who joined us at #stucdisabledworkers25

@thompsons.law
@rnibscotland.bsky.social
Scottish Union Learning
Unions Into Schools
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Engaging workshops on reasonable adjustments and on transport at #stucdisabledworkers25.
November 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Hear from first time delegate to STUC Disabled Workers' Conference, Louise Braithwaite from the Musician's Union. Thanks Louise!

@loubraithwaite.bsky.social
@wearethemu.bsky.social

#STUCDisabledWorkers25
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We’re underway for Day 2 of Conference with the election of the committee for next year and debating motions on equalities, health, and emergency motions.

#stucdisabledworkers25
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This weekend at #STUCDisabledWorkers2025 disabled workers in Scotland are giving a clear message to the UK Labour Government ahead of the budget.
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Thanks to @wdcouncil.bsky.social Provost Karen Murray Conaghan for hosting a drinks reception last night for #stucdisabledworkers25 sharing a message of solidarity and celebrating the everyday heroes who campaign for disabled people in their communities.
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Fantastic first day of #stucdisabledworkers25 ✊️

Both NASUWT motions passed, with phenomenal speeches from our delegates on neurodiversity at work and hate speech while Carol, NASUWT, ably chaired the conference.

Excited for day 2!
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Chair of the STUC Youth Committee, Coll McCail, gave his solidarity greetings from the STUC Youth Committee highlighting the shared struggle among equalities groups. Thanks Coll!

@mccailcoll.bsky.social

#stucdisabledworkers25
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Huge thanks to Anna from @closethegap.org.uk for joining conference and giving delegates a first look at their new research on disabled women’s employment in Scotland.
November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Conference welcomed Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, as a guest speaker.

Roz gave solidarity greetings to disabled workers facing challenges in all kinds of workplaces, also highlighting important motions that will be debated on neurodiversity, mental health, transport.

#stucdisabledworkers25
November 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Louise from @wearethemu.bsky.social and Maria from @prospectunion.bsky.social speaking on motion 7 from Section 1 on Workers’ Rights highlighting the need to tackle barriers facing freelance workers.
November 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A brilliant opening welcome from Chair of the STUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2025, Carol Wood from @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social

#stucdisabledworkers25
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We’re underway for the 22nd STUC Disabled Workers’ Conference!

We have a busy schedule of motions debating important issues facing workers with all kinds of disabilities, while also having exciting guest speakers and workshops planned across today and tomorrow.

#stucdisabledworkers25
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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We are attending the STUC Disabled Workers Conference in Clydebank this weekend.
It promises to be a great Conference with a lot of motions.
Best wishes to our own Carol Wood who is chairing the Conference.
#STUCDisabledWorkets25
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
One week tomorrow until the annual St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism March and Rally!

Route: Barrowlands Park > Ingram St > George Sq > St Vincent St > Bath St > Adelaide Place

🧍🏽‍♀️🧍‍♂️🧍🏿‍♀️We're looking for volunteer stewards for the march. Please email [email protected] if you can help!
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
25th November to 10th December sees 16 Days of Activism internationally against Gender-Based Violence.

Across Scotland, women will be coming together to raise awareness around violence against women.

#ReclaimTheNight

See details below for events happening near you!
Women Workers
The STUC Women’s Committee campaigns on a wide range of areas affecting women in Scotland and beyond, working to tackle gender-based discrimination and inequality.
www.stuc.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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This is an important overview of the Scottish renewables jobs situation from @scottishtuc.bsky.social in a concise report.🔽
stuc.org.uk/resources/on...

Renewables employment is dominated by small firms, often sole traders.

Fewer Scots work in wind than energy efficient products.
November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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And here's a whole new shift of picketers later today at CMB! UCU staff saying No to compulsory redundancies.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's no time for political infighting. The stakes are too high.

The UK Government must deliver for working people and fast.

@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Budget looms as Westminster infighting exposes lack of vision
As Westminster descends into infighting ahead of the Budget, Roz Foyer argues that tackling extreme wealth inequality – through fairer taxes and…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📢 Remember it's the annual St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism March and Rally on Saturday 29th November!

Speaker details announced soon.

Please share! 👇
🔊 St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism March and Rally 2025! 🔊

📍🚶🏾🪧 Barrowlands Park to Adelaide Place
⌚ 10:30am > march at 11am > rally 12pm

Please share!
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Very strong turnout this morning on the first of our five days strike.

On Friday, in a meeting with the interim Principal, he confirmed his ideology is to cut as many jobs as possible.

Support our action to save jobs and save the University!

#SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #WeAreTheUniversity
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM