#stuc2017 Congress backed the PCS campaign opposing Job Centre closures amidst fears that, particularly in Glasgow, where many of the
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STUC backs Homeless Period campaign for ‘dignity and respect for all women’
#stuc2017 The STUC has backed the Homeless Period campaign to ensure tampons/towels are made available through homeless shelters by the
Read moreFood poverty in Scotland must remain a high priority for government
#stuc2017 In the first motion debated after Ken Loach’s hard-hitting speech to Congress slamming the “conscious cruelty” of the benefits
Read moreTackling the disgrace of 78,000 on zero hours contracts
#stuc2017 A couple of hours after Jeremy Corbyn pledged to the STUC that he would abolish zero hours contracts, delegates
Read moreAct to end barriers to work for people with disabilities
#stuc2017 Congress backed urgent action to support disabled people into work, amidst serious concerns that less than 50% of people
Read moreCampaign to end VAT on food for guide dogs
#stuc2017 The STUC will campaign to extend the VAT exemption on ‘working’ dog food to guide dogs for the blind
Read moreSTUC backs “radical action” to tackle housing crisis
#stuc2017 The STUC will join forces with housing campaigns and charities to press the Scottish Government to act on the
Read moreCollective bargaining key to Fair Work
#stuc17 Sectoral collective bargaining in both public and private sectors is the key to delivering on the Scottish Government’s Fair
Read moreTIE offers brighter future for LGBT+ young people but more work needed
#stuc17 Congress reaffirmed its backing for the TIE “Time for Inclusive Education” which calls on the Scottish Government to underpin
Read moreStanding up for workers’ rights and against racism
#stuc17 The STUC says it is time to turn the tide against the racist, misogynistic, disablist and other divisive language
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