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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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf and Scotland's top trade union boss call for ceasefire in statement

THE First Minister and Scotland's top trade unionist have issued a joint call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the…

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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.

The National (Scotland)

Roz Foyer: Independence and trade union movements share a common goal

AHEAD of a major trade union conference this weekend, the general secretary of the STUC has said that there is “commonality” between the trade…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

The First Minister laid out his first Programme for Government on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf pledges tax reform to boost Scottish businesses

BUSINESSES have been promised a new “fair and affordable” rates scheme in Humza Yousaf’s pro-growth economic plans.

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Humza Yousaf teases big policy changes ahead of major Holyrood speech

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf is expected focus on childcare, poverty, and the economy in the first Programme for Government since taking power ...

The National (Scotland)

Trade union leader warns Labour’s zero-hours contract pledge does not go far enough

LABOUR’S pledge to ban zero-hours contracts does not go far enough, the STUC 's Roz Foyer has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Council tax bombshell as 22 per cent hike to affect one in four Scots households

A leaked paper has revealed that one in four households in Scotland face huge increases in council tax, even though people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Glasgow Live

Council tax bombshell as leaked doc reveals plans for 22 per cent rise to hit one in four Scots households

EXCLUSIVE: One in four households in Scotland face massive hikes in council tax under plans being discussed by SNP ministers and local authorities.

Daily Record

First Minister denounces Westminster's 'anti-strike' laws during trade union meeting

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has stressed his commitment to protecting workers’ rights after meeting with trade union chiefs.

The National (Scotland)

Bid for nuclear weapon ban in independent Scotland constitution welcomed by activists

A bid to ban nuclear weapons being based in Scotland through a written constitution has been welcomed by activists and politicians.

The National (Scotland)

These five families could fund 10 per cent pay rise for EVERY public sector worker

THE increase in wealth of Scotland’s five richest families in the past year would be enough to fund a 10 pay rise for every public sector worker…

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Workers in devolved areas at 'beck and call of UK Government' after strike bill vote

SCOTTISH workers – including in devolved areas such as transport and health – will be at the “beck and call of the UK Government” ...

Daily Record

Hundreds of anti-racist campaigners take a stand at Erskine asylum hotel

The demonstration had the backing of Frankie Boyle, Irvine Welsh and others.

The National (Scotland)

Erskine sends message: 'Solidarity is our superpower, refugees are welcome here'

AFTER nearly four months of counter-protests by anti-racist activists - a celebration was had as no-one from a fascist group appeared at the MGM…

Insider UK

Scotland is zero-hours contract hotspot of UK

ONS data reveals that 3.9% of the Scottish workforce have no set working hours

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'Grim reading': Scotland has highest percentage of zero-hours workers in UK

SCOTLAND is the zero-hours contracts capital of the UK, as research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed a record high rate.

Daily Record

Scotland 'worst nation' in UK for number of workers relying on zero hours contracts

STUC boss Roz Foyer said the figures were more proof that employment law should be devolved to Holyrood.

Daily Record

STUC calls for mass demonstration in Erskine this weekend in opposition to "far-right thugs"

Writer Irvine Welsh and comedian Frankie Boyle have voiced their support for the event.

The National (Scotland)

STUC pledges to defend devolution against UK Government's ‘interference in democracy’

TRADE unions have pledged to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with the Scottish Government to defend devolution, including supporting its legal…

The National (Scotland)

Trade union chief tells Humza Yousaf independence can't be 'top priority'

HUMZA Yousaf's "first priority" must be tackling the cost-of-living crisis - not pursuing indyref2, according to a top trade unionist.

The National (Scotland)

Union chief in 'wellbeing economy catchphrase' warning to Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government’s commitment to building a “wellbeing economy” risks becoming a mere “catchphrase” if it fails to take concrete…

Daily Record

Trade union leader urges Labour to provide 'more detail' of extra Holyrood powers

In a swipe at Labour, Roz Foyer said there is a "real need" for the party to start articulating how it will beef up Holyrood's powers

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