STUC 2017: We reported on UNISON speakers on the main issues every day at the 120th STUC Congress in Aviemore from 24-26 April. Reports by Kate Ramsden and John Stevenson.
Reports also appeared in Scotland inUNISON’s May issue. For an overview of the whole Congress go to the STUC website
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![Kate Ramsden](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/kateramsdenwaspi-200x150.jpg)
STUC backs WASPI campaign against pension cuts for millions of women
#stuc2017 The STUC has backed a campaign against Government pension cuts that have left millions of women’s retirement plans in ...
![Mark Ferguson](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/markferguson-1-200x150.jpg)
STUC will campaign to end the public sector pay cap
#stuc2017 Congress slammed the Scottish Government’s failure to use devolved powers over public sector pay policy to protect their own ...
![Kate Ramsden](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/kateramsdenbds-200x150.jpg)
Trade unions urged to support activists acting within BDS policy
#stuc2017 Congress agreed to remit Aberdeen Trade Union Council’s two motions on Palestine in favour of a robust General Council ...
![Stephen Smellie](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/stepehnsmellie1-200x150.jpg)
Public sector reform must involve staff and service users
#stuc2017 The STUC has backed UNISON Scotland depute convener Stephen Smellie's call for a public service reform agenda based on ...
![Davena Rankin](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/davenarankin-2-200x150.jpg)
Action needed now on gender pay gap
#stuc2017 Research by the University and College Union has revealed that four Scottish universities – Aberdeen, Glasgow, St Andrews and ...
![John Stevenson](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/johnstevenson-200x150.jpg)
Scottish Government must invest in whole Scottish Fire and Rescue team
#stuc2017 The STUC will lobby the Scottish Government for proper funding for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to provide ...
![George McIrvine](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/georgemcirvine-2-200x150.jpg)
Emergency fire controls mergers or outsourcing a ‘no go!’
#stuc2017 The STUC will oppose any attempts by the Scottish Government to outsource emergency fire control rooms or to merge ...
![Pat Rowland](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/patrowland-1-200x150.jpg)
Closing the attainment gap needs action not warm words
#stuc2017 Congress pledged to continue campaigning for proper funding for all areas of education, from early years to adult education ...
![Carol Ball](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/carolball-2-200x150.jpg)
If government serious about attainment and reducing inequality, it needs to stop cuts
#stuc2017 STUC delegates heard of the real experience of education staff on the front line as they voted to campaign ...
![Brenda Aitchison](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/brenbdaaitchison2-200x150.jpg)
Hate crime has no place in schools, colleges or society at large
#stuc2017 The STUC will act to tackle racial and religious prejudice and bigotry in schools colleges and society. It will ...
![Jenni Gunn](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/jennigunn-200x150.jpg)
Young people will pay a high price if Job Centres close
#stuc2017 Congress backed the PCS campaign opposing Job Centre closures amidst fears that, particularly in Glasgow, where many of the ...
![Kate Ramsden](https://unison-scotland.org/wp-content/uploads/kateramsden2-200x150.jpg)
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 ...