Delegates backed a Fife TUC call to oppose fracking and underground coal gasification (UCG) until their potential impact on local
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Climate change and fuel poverty are urgent challenges
The STUC will work with NGOs and trade unions internationally to press for a Just Transition as part of a
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Prentis sends solidarity to Kobane
UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis took time out at the STUC conference today to visit the Kurdistan Solidarity stall along
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Quality child care needs a valued workforce
The STUC will work across the early years sector to ensure that all parents have access to free, universal and
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Care workers deserve living wage
The STUC endorsed UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter and committed to campaigning for a living wage for all care workers in
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End exploitation of young vulnerable workers
The STUC will press the Scottish Government to set up and fund an STUC administered vulnerable workers’ project as part
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Flexible working good for life and the workforce
The STUC will campaign for a legal right to flexible working and will support affiliate trade unions to challenge unreasonable
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Partnership means rights on both sides – repeal anti-union laws
STUC delegates slammed the attacks on equalities, employment rights and trade union freedoms and backed a UNISON led composite to
Read moreThe Food for Good Charter for the public sector
1. Sustainability Food should be fresh, prepared locally and sourced locally where possible. Mains-fed water coolers should be provided, minimising
Read moreEducation: A briefing for MSPs from UNISONScotland
Education in Scotland is delivered by a whole team of people, not just lecturers and teachers (see box overleaf). UNISONScotland
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