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Labour's workers' rights reforms pass first Commons hurdle

LABOUR’S workers’ rights reforms have passed their first hurdle in the Commons – as the Government promised to “turn the tide” on poorly…

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John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

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STUC urges Scottish Government to drop National Care Service legislation

SCOTLAND'S largest trade union body has become the latest organisation to call on the Scottish Government to withdraw the National Care Service…

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‘A slap in the face’: Petition launched to abolish peak rail fares permanently

A PETITION has been launched to abolish peak fares on Scotland’s railways, after the scrapping of the trial scheme was branded a “slap in the…

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Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

SNP ministers have said they have "no choice" but to replicate Westminster cuts in Scotland – but there is always space to do things…

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Scottish government raids £460m green energy fund for public sector pay rises

Finance secretary says ‘tough decisions’ are needed to fill £1bn hole in the budget

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‘Austerity mark two is not the answer’: Trade unions hit out at Keir Starmer speech

TRADE unions have hit out at Keir Starmer’s speech in which he warned that the UK Government’s forthcoming Budget will be “painful”.

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Scotland's top trade unionist urges SNP members to back tax rises at conference

SCOTLAND’S top trade unionist has urged SNP members to back “progressive taxation on land, building and wealth taxes” at the party’s…

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SNP members urged to back 'using devolved tax powers to the max' at conference

THE SNP government must “press further in the creative use of existing land and tax powers” to combat the impact of austerity, according to…

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Party leaders urged to commit to ending gender pay gap ahead of election

WITH just one week left until the polls close on July 4, party leaders have been urged to commit to furthering the rights of women, including an end…

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SNP face internal pressure to back trade unionist General Election pledges

THE SNP and Labour are both under pressure to sign up to a list of General Election pledges which calls for employment and immigration laws to be…

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Labour challenged to back more devolved powers for Scotland by STUC

GENERAL Election candidates must back pledges to devolve more power to Scotland “if they seek our vote”, Scotland’s largest trade union body…

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Leading trade unions write to John Swinney as ‘vital’ centre faces closure

LEADING trade unionists across Scotland have written to John Swinney as a Trade Union Education Centre (TUEC) is at risk of closure.

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Scotland’s 10 richest families could fund 10,000 public sector workers, report says

A WEALTH tax of two per cent on Scotland’s 10 richest people could fund 10,000 public sector workers, according to recent analysis ...

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Shona Robison to deliver 'toughest ever' Budget as fears raised over cuts

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison will deliver the Scottish Government’s Budget today – against the backdrop of what she has called the “most…

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Wealth tax, council tax reform and jet levy 'could raise millions for public sector'

SCOTLAND’S largest trade union body has set out proposals they say could raise £3.7 billion for public services - including a wealth tax and…

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Calls to increase ‘uniquely Scottish’ benefit for more than 300,000 children

THE families of more than 300,000 under-16s are benefitting from the Scottish Child Payment, as calls are made for the payment to be increased.

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In pictures: Crowds gather in Glasgow for STUC and pro-Palestine rallies

CROWDS gathered in Glasgow today for both the STUC’s annual St Andrew’s Day rally and a pro-Palestine demonstration.

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Humza Yousaf: STUC rally a chance to 'rededicate ourselves to anti-fascism'

HUMZA Yousaf has said that the STUC’s annual St Andrew’s Day Rally provided the opportunity to “rededicate ourselves to anti-racism and…

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First Minister to address STUC's 'rally against racism' - here's all you need to know

THE Scottish Trades Union Congress has organised a “rally against racism” to take place on Saturday November 25.

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First Minister set to address Scotland’s national anti-racism rally

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf is set to address Scotland’s national anti-racism rally on Saturday as the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)…

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On the Picket Line: Will the Autumn Statement help workers?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to announce the Autumn Budget statement on Wednesday, with tax cuts on income, inheritance and business…

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Trades union councils protest council cuts in run up to Scottish Budget

TRADE councils in Scotland are set to stage demonstrations against council cuts in the run up to the Scottish Budget.

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STUC joins Yousaf in demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The First Minister met with the STUC general secretary Roz Foyer during a bi-annual meeting where they discussed tackling prejudice in Scotland.

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On the Picket Line: If the trade union movement cannae do it, nobody can

Welcome to On the Picket Line, where we look at the week's biggest stories on Scotland's trade unions.

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