STUC Statement on the on the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

This week, Roz Foyer writes on how far-right hate is exploiting genuine working-class fears. Communities deserve safety, dignity and hope, not racism, disinformation and division. Read Roz’s latest column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

'We want safer streets, not slogans which scapegoat migrants'

Working class people are angry their communities have been left behind but their fears are being hijacked by the far-right, says Roz Foyer.

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With 24 hyperscale data centre proposals currently being considered, Scotland needs clear guarantees on jobs, energy use, community benefit and Fair Work before these projects go ahead. Read Roz Foyer's column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2627...

'I fear data centres need a lot more security to keep the 'Luddites' out'

Scotland is facing a wave of hyperscale AI data centre proposals, raising urgent questions about who really benefits from this new infrastructure.…

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On the night of 6 July 1988, 167 people lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster making it the worst offshore oil and gas tragedy in history. No one should go to work and never come home. Piper Alpha is a stark reminder of why health and safety at work matters.

Andy Burnham’s local power pitch should make Holyrood take notice. Scotland needs a serious conversation about centralisation, local democracy and who controls the essentials people rely on. Read STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer's latest column below www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Manchesterism vs Holyrood: what Andy Burnham’s plan means for the SNP government

More than a century ago, in 1924, Britain got its first Labour government. It was a beleaguered administration that lasted barely nine months. Yet,…

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'The truth is stark. The UK has no specific maximum legal working temperature. 'Last week, thousands of people were working in environments that were not just uncomfortable but potentially unsafe.' www.heraldscotland.com/poli... @rozfoyer.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social

@gmb.org.uk has released a report showing the scale of council tax debt across Scotland. This is a sign of a broken system. The STUC is calling for urgent council tax reform. Read the report: www.gmb.org.uk/news/at-leas...

Supporting the picket at Glasgow Caledonian University ✊ @eisunion.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk

SUTR Scotland statement: 5,000 stand united after Leith and Edinburgh racist stabbings

A sheep being transported across the country has better legal protection from excessive heat than many workers in the UK. Workers need enforceable rights, proper protections and a legal maximum working temperature. 🗞️ Roz Foyer in @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Britain’s leaders are feeling the heat - quite literally. Here’s why

As attention turns once again to who will occupy the prime ministerial hot seat, Keir Starmer is far from the only person who has been feeling the…

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Take our severe weather survey which is part of our efforts to understand how workers are treated during severe weather, and what protections exist within different workplaces for health and safety at these times. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

No worker should retire after years of public service only to be left waiting for the pension they are owed. Read STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer's column in @heraldscotland on the Capita pensions scandal below: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Thousands are being left without pensions. This is a scandal demanding answers

Despite repeated attacks on our civil servants for their working terms and conditions, the reality for those who are, rightfully, trying to access…

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STUC Statement on the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

The planned closure of the Shieldhall coffin factory puts 80 skilled local jobs at risk and ends over a century of craftsmanship in Glasgow. Support local workers. Support local manufacturing. Support Glasgow’s heritage. Sign the petition below actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Save Shieldhall - Stop the Co-op Coffin Factory Closure

For generations, Glasgow hands have built more than coffins. They have built care, dignity and community. The planned closure of the Shieldhall coffin factory puts 74 skilled local jobs at risk and ...

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Today we’ve launch new research on the endemic sexism, misogyny & gender-based violence that 90% of women councillors in Scotland are experiencing. The is completely unacceptable. Find our summary and full report here - www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/ni...

Engender blog | Nine in ten women councillors have experienced sexism, misogyny or violence in Scottish local politics, our new report reveals

violence against women, vawg, scotland, councils, scottish government, womens rights, equality

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Never miss an event by signing up to our STUC mailing list ✉️ Find out about all the latest rallies, training, picket lines, public meetings and more that are taking place in Scotland - it’s the go-to source for trade unionists and activists. stuc.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Last year, 26 people died in Scotland due to workplace accidents. That’s why workers can’t and won't stay silent when safety is put at risk, every worker deserves to come home safe. Read the latest column by Roz Foyer in @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

'Why do we have to fight just to be safe at work?'

We all have a right to be safe at work, yet around three million workers die every year from work-related accidents or occupational diseases. This…

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Statement from STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer

The BBC reports that it would cost the average football fan £7.5k to make the trip to the World Cup. Scotland’s fans deserve better than being priced out of the tournament they’ve waited 28 years to see. Read this week’s column in @heraldscotland www.heraldscotland.com/sport/261716...

'World Cup 2026: why ticket prices are locking out Scotland’s working-class fans'

The corporatisation of the World-Cup, with fake-fan politicians staying silent on it, has excluded working class fans from attending. It’s time…

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A recent study found that only one MSP from the 129 available came from a working-class occupational background. If working-class voices disappear from Parliament, democracy is weaker for all of us. Read the latest column by Roz Foyer in today's The Herald www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

'Right-wing politics and the struggle for working-class power in Scotland'

Whilst devolved parliaments across the UK are now governed by parties wishing to radically change the constitution, STUC General Secretary and…

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Our movement is growing. The latest ONS data shows that trade union membership in Scotland is up by 10%. Get angry. Get mobilised. Get involved. Join a union.

Scotland’s public services are already stretched with a workforce 10% lower than 15 years ago. Real reform means investing in decent public services. Listen to STUC Deputy General Secretary Dave Moxham on Go Radio's Politics Show, broadcast on 24 May 2026

Cuts are a political choice. As the new Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform gets down to work, unions won't be silent nor shy when faced with cuts to jobs and services. @rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

'Scotland needs public sector investment not SNP cuts disguised as reform'

Scotland needs public sector reform not SNP cuts disguised as reform, says STUC general secretary Roz Foyer as John Swinney unveils his cabinet

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Proud of our members representing @ucuscotland.bsky.social at the @scottishtuc.bsky.social LGBT+ Workers Conference! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As our EHRC Working Group continues to prepare for the new guidance, it is more important than ever to build solidarity among our LGBT+ and trade union movements! #STUClgbt26

Any guidance from the EHRC needs to be clear and effective in supporting organisations to prevent discrimination. Yet the updated code and selective media reporting will do nothing to reassure trans, non-binary and gender diverse people. (1/2)

Scotland's super rich have seen their wealth increase 826% since the Scottish Parliament reconvened in 1999. Workers pay has increased 22% in that time. The need for a wealth tax is undeniable. Read our new report 👇 stuc.org.uk/news/news/a-...

Trump's gangster imperialism can't be ignored. We must prioritise sovereignty - not the 'special relationship'. @rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Rising nuclear fears highlight dangers of US foreign policy and global power

For a few hours on Easter Sunday, it seemed possible that the first nuclear weapon for 80 years - or at least the first such weapon targeted at a…

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We need to shift the narrative & value readiness, not just results. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek it is right to highlight that learning cannot happen without addressing unmet basic needs. That is why @scottishtuc.bsky.social women’s committee will continue to campaign for UFSM. #FoodforThought

YouthLink Scotland@youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting the impact of young people’s mental health on their readiness to learn & what they say will help with this. Supporting wellbeing through youth work in schools helps young people engage & thrive. Report: https://bit.ly/4diz1ug

Alongside trade unions across the country, today we are supporting the workplace day of action for Palestine. We continue to condemn the ongoing genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, as we also call for peace in the wider Middle East. www.stuc.org.uk/action-for-p...

Scottish Trades Union Congress@scottishtuc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

14 May commemorates the 1948 Nakba (catastrophe), when approximately 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their homes to Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East. Take action in your own workplace today, for ideas on what to do visit the link below: stuc.org.uk/action-for-p...

14 May commemorates the 1948 Nakba (catastrophe), when approximately 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their homes to Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East. Take action in your own workplace today, for ideas on what to do visit the link below: stuc.org.uk/action-for-p...