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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 3h

✊Politicians must show that they're on the side of working people.

📻Listen to @rozfoyer.bsky.social with @alans-bauer.bsky.social calling on them to introduce a wealth tax that could lift 30,000 kids out of poverty.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 8h

Taxing wealth is fast becoming more than just a popular policy: it's a costed way to supercharge our public services.

We're here, alongside @oxfamscotland.bsky.social and others, at the inaugural Tax Justice Scotland event to demand action on taxation from politicians across the UK.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 10h

This is what a 2% tax on the richest can provide 👇

Join our calls for a wealth tax.

www.stuc.org.uk/resources/st...

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 11h

A new report from the STUC on behalf of Tax Justice Scotland shows a meagre 2% tax on the 10 richest families in Scotland raises almost £500,000,000

Scotland belongs to us all. Not just the wealthy.

Join our calls for a wealth tax now.

www.stuc.org.uk/resources/st...

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 12h

Across Scotland, we will come together to show that our communities stand united against racism.

That we stand with victims and survivors, and for justice for all women.

Solidarity! ✊

Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 22h

We won't let those intent on dividing our communities use the real fears of women as a smokescreen for their hatred.

We stand together against the far right. ✊️🤝

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 22h

We won't let those intent on dividing our communities use the real fears of women as a smokescreen for their hatred.

We stand together against the far right. ✊️🤝

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Speaking on behalf of the STUC and NASUWT Scotland, Kim affirms our collective fight against the far right.

NASUWT has a long and proud tradition of defending communities threatened by the far right.
#perthagainstracism
#StandUptoRacism

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 7d

The STUC are delighted to have Wilf Sullivan deliver the annual Black History Month Lecture.

Come along and hear about the history of organising black workers across the UK and what challenges still lie ahead.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stuc-black...

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 7d

The Employment Rights Bill from the UK Government could be the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation.

It must be enacted fully. Today, we're bringing together workers from across the UK to ensure we empower our movement as the Bill becomes reality.

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Jeanette Findlay @jeanettefindlay.bsky.social · 13d

@scottishtuc.bsky.social Went into Off the Rails, wee cafe on Dundas St today. The lassie said she was on a 'trial' shift. Asked if she was getting paid - the guy training her smirked and went red in the face - I took that as a no and left. Disgusting abuse of young workers.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 15d

www.scotland-demands-better.com

SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER

Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it.

www.scotland-demands-better.com

Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 15d

Be there with us and with @aslefunion.bsky.social on 25th October.

Join the march for all of us. Join the march for a better Scotland.

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 19d

#Dumfries & #Galloway Demands Better! Two meetings for people in the region to come together and support the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
🤝 In person - 5.30pm, Thu 25 Sep - 📌 maps.app.goo.gl/FQFMc52a2iZk...
🖥️ Online - 1pm, Fri 26 Sep - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 16d

Join us and other workers on 25th October for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march and rally in Edinburgh where we will unite to call on politicians to make the changes we need for a society in which everyone can prosper.

Find out more here - www.scotland-demands-better.com

SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER

www.scotland-demands-better.com

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 16d

When workers come together, we all win.

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

'This shows that when workers stand together everyone wins'

Alexander Dennis is a victory for workers, despite attempts to belittle the role of our movement and unions on the ground. Government should be…

www.heraldscotland.com

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 17d

Working class communities throughout Scotland aren't racist; they're just raging after being exploited by the political and billionaire class.

@rozfoyer.bsky.social/ @danvevers.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

Working-class communities in Scotland 'raging not racist' amid flags campaign

Roz Foyer of the STUC warned far-right voices are targeting those who are angry about the state of their communities and rundown public services.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations to Falkirk Trades Council who worked tirelessly to make this happen. A reminder, if we needed one, of the power of working people when we stand together.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 17d

Yesterday, @RozFoyer addressed the dedication of the workers memorial monument in Falkirk.

We reflect on all those who died in service to their families and communities. Remember the dead, fight for the living.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 17d

The people of Glasgow and beyond turned out.

We made clear that we are united, we're together and, alongside the STUC, gave solidarity and support to all those facing hatred and persecution in our communities.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 19d

Learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved here: www.scotland-demands-better.com

SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER

Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it.

www.scotland-demands-better.com

Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 19d

We'll be there with The EIS in Edinburgh on 25th October to demand better jobs, better housing, better social security, and better investment in life's essentials.

@eisunion.bsky.social

#ScotlandDemandsBetter

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 19d

More detail on how and why staff at UWS are fighting to protect their jobs - www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/...

EIS ULA Members at RGU and UWS set to strike tomorrow against job cuts

Members of the EIS ULA at Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) will take co-ordinated strike action over continued threat of compulsory redundancies

www.eis.org.uk

Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 19d

Support striking members of @eisunion.bsky.social as they continue industrial action at all 4 Scottish campuses of University of the West of Scotland next week!

Full dates and details below 👇

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Better Buses for Strathclyde @betterbusesspt.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Breaking news 🚨

83% support SPT's bus franchising plans! 🥳

See the full consultation results here:
spt.co.uk/media/5u5c1xur/p190925_agenda7.pdf

Join our Rally this Friday to celebrate 👇

📢 Better Buses Rally
🗓️ Friday 19 Sept 2025, 9:30am
📍 SPT Offices, 131 St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5JF

Join our Rally at SPT Offices this Friday

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 21d

The saltire represents welcome and community. Anger at cuts in communities is understandable; but they are the fault of ministers, not migrants.

@rozfoyer.bsky.social in the Sunday Mail @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy

@danvevers.bsky.social

Racist behind Saltires campaign in Glasgow called for refugees to be 'gassed'

Kieran Logan, 27, co-runs the Tartan Team campaign which has seen hundreds of Scotland flags raised on lamp posts across the city.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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