3rd September 2008
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s legislative programme, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said: “The STUC looks forward to discussing the legislative programme with Ministers and in particular how Scottish workplaces can contribute to the Scottish Government’s ambitious targets on climate change.
3rd September 2008
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) will today (Wednesday 3 September 2008) join the Campaign to End Child Poverty. STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith, said:
3rd September 2008
Signing the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) up to the campaign, Grahame Smith STUC General Secretary, said
3rd September 2008
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s legislative programme, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
3rd September 2008
Responding to the publication of its Sex and Power Scotland 2008 Report, Mary Senior, Assistant Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) said:
4th September 2008
STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith gave his reaction the MPC decsion to maintain intrest rates at 5 per cent.
4th September 2008
Commenting after this morning’s media reported that the Prime Minister will ‘explain how he intends to deal with the economic slowdown’ to CBI Scotland’s Annual Dinner this evening, Stephen Boyd, Assistant Secretary, STUC said: “It is of course right and proper that the Prime Minister should use this occasion to explain how his Government intends to address current economic challenges.
8th September 2008
Commenting on the SBC’s report published today, ‘Platform for Success’, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said: “The STUC welcomes this report and thanks the Commission for its open and participative approach in gathering evidence over the past year.
8th September 2008
Speaking after the Prime Minister launched his government’s new manufacturing strategy, Stephen Boyd, STUC Assistant Secretary said: “The STUC welcomes the launch of this important strategy, particularly its explicit recognition that the UK’s future lies in a mixed and balanced economy delivering the widest possible range of economic benefits. We look forward to discussing this report with both UK and Scottish ministers over the coming months.
9th September 2008
STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “The Chancellor was heavy on sympathy for low paid workers but light on any action to support them.
9th September 2008
The Scottish Trades Union Congress today (Tuesday 9 September) called on the Scottish Government to ensure that apprentices in Scotland benefit from the increase in minimum wage levels announced by the UK Secretary of State for Innovation Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, at the TUC Congress in Brighton.
10th September 2008
The STUC has welcomed the announcement of new appointments which will strengthen the role of the National Women’s Commission, the official national body working on women’s equality in the United Kingdom.
11th September 2008
Responding to the debate about the future of Trade Unions representing private sector workers in today's Herald, STUC Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham highlights the challenges Unions face from the most restrictive labour laws in Europe and their commitment to overcome under-representation amongst vulnerable employees with every resource.
11th September 2008
STUC Assistant Secretary Stephen Boyd has expressed disappointment at a mediocre package of heavily targeted measures on fuel bills, which will leave many on low incomes continuing to struggle as energy companies maintain excessive profits.
16th September 2008
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Assistant Secretary Stephen Boyd said: "Today’s letter from the Governor of the Bank of England to the Chancellor confirms that rising inflation is attributable to high energy, food and import prices.
18th September 2008
Commenting in the wake of Lloyds TSB’s takeover of HBOS, Stephen Boyd, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Assistant Secretary said:
18th September 2008
Speaking as the economic situation grows more uncertain by the day, Stephen Boyd, STUC Assistant Secretary said: “The response of politicians to the challenges currently facing the Scottish economy has, to date, been wholly inadequate.
19th September 2008
Commenting on reports that HBOS Chief Executive Andy Hornby is set to receive a £2m share windfall, Stephen Boyd, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Assistant Secretary said:
23rd September 2008
Commenting on the overwhelming support amongst members of the PCS union for one day action in the Scottish Courts Service, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal’s Service, Sportscotland and the National Museums of Scotland, Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary said:
24th September 2008
Speaking in advance of the ministerial statement on HBOS, Stephen Boyd, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Assistant Secretary said: “The STUC will provide MSPs with a short briefing in advance of this afternoon’s (Wednesday 24 September) debate. We argue that the current financial crisis, of which the takeover of HBOS by Lloyds TSB is a consequence, is inevitable given lax regulation and the ‘financialisation’ of the economy. Urgent action is required to effectively regulate the markets and rebalance the economy.
24th September 2008
Speaking during today’s (Wednesday, 24 September 2008) one day strike of local government workers, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary Grahame Smith today called for the employers to return to the negotiating table with wage offers reflecting the real prices increases being faced by public sector workers in Scotland.
28th September 2008
Approximately one million workers will benefit when the national minimum wage (NMW) increases to £5.73 per hour on Wednesday 1 October, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and TUC says today (Sunday). Two-thirds of the beneficiaries will be women, reinforcing the NMW's positive role in narrowing the gender pay gap. The increase in the NMW will also save the taxpayer an extra £245 million in reduced payments of in-work benefits.