STUC reaction to Queen's Speech 2003
3rd November 2003
The STUC broadly welcomes proposed legislation in the Queen?s Speech for a Pensions Bill and aspects of the proposed Employment Relations Bill.
News
Trade Union Women call on UK Government to get tough on Equal Pay
18th November 2003
Women trade unionists from across Scotland will today call for reform of equal pay legislation to place the burden of proof on employers.
Communities Minister Works with Trade Union Women to Give Women a Voice
18th November 2003
Margaret Curran MSP, Communities Minister will today (Tuesday 18 November) address the 2003 STUC Women?s Conference and welcome the establishment of the Scottish Women?s Convention to provide a voice for women in Scotland.
STUC CONCERNED OVER SAFETY STATISTICS
19th November 2003
The STUC has expressed concern over latest statistics that show a significant rise in the number of workplace fatalities and no improvement in the number of major injuries suffered by Scottish workers in the last year.
Women?s Conference to hold a protest against state visit of George Bush
19th November 2003
Conference criticises the ?increasingly imperialist and aggressive nature of US Foreign policy? and calls on the Westminster government to ?break-away from this policy.?
STUC offers message of support to Hoover workers on eve of campaign rally
21st November 2003
The continuing decline in Scottish manufacturing cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely which is why the STUC passionately supports the Amicus campaign to retain manufacturing jobs at Hoover
STUC young workers will present views of Scottish Trade Unions to Low Pay Commission
24th November 2003
Three young Trade Unionists will lead the STUC response to the consultation on the case for a minimum wage for 16 and 17 years olds
St Andrew's Day March Against Racism and Fascism
28th November 2003
The Scottish Trades Union Congress is once again proud to be organising the St Andrew?s Day March and Rally against Racism and Fascism.