Communications & Campaigns Committee reports on UNISON speakers on the main issues every day at the 125th STUC Congress, Monday 25th April – Wednesday 27th April 2022 which returns to Aberdeen.
Stories by Kate Ramsden, Susan Galloway and Davena Rankin. Photos by Kate Ramsden, Susan Galloway and Jim McFarlane.
Reports will also appear in Scotland inUNISON’s June issue. For an overview of the whole Congress and to see it live online or go to the STUC website
End Police Scotland role in Colombia
#STUC22 Congress condemned the widespread human rights abuses and state atrocities in Colombia. UNISON's emergency motion focused on the role ...
Recognise, respect and reward council workers
#STUC22 Congress condemned COSLA’s derisory pay offer to council staff which does not address the issue of low pay despite ...
Public funding must be contingent on union recognition
#STUC22 The Fair Work demand for effective voice for workers, so lauded by the Scottish Government, was spotlighted again in ...
Economic policies must deliver quality jobs for disabled people
#STUC22 Quotas for the employment of disabled people should be reinstated in law, Congress agreed. A motion from Aberdeen Trades ...
Eradicating Sexual Violence
#STUC22 heard that despite years of campaigning by sexual violence survivors, prevention groups, trade unions and student unions that Gender ...
Toughen the law on sexual harassment at work
#STUC22 Congress heard that sexual harassment and abuse from men is a constant problem in the folk and traditional music ...
Action to tackle political apathy of young people
#STUC22 Congress recognised the key importance of bringing young people into our movement and addressing the apathy that many have ...
Make 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers
#STUC22 It’s time to act on the scandal of disabled workers being refused reasonable adjustments at work, Congress resolved. Backing ...
Safe transport to and from work is a right for all
#STUC22 The STUC threw its weight behind the campaign for free and safe transport home for all workers finishing work ...
Education support staff crucial for children’s recovery
#STUC22 Disadvantaged children and young people suffered the greatest losses to their learning during the pandemic, delegates heard. Congress backed ...
Workers’ voice fundamental to Fair Work and equality
#STUC22 heard about the vital role Fair Work could play in delivering equality and justice in the workplace and will ...
Congress demands an end to burning fossil fuels
#STUC22 Congress went on to back a wide-ranging strategy to tackle climate change, recognising the key role of local and ...
Public sector must lead on energy transformation
#STUC22 Tuesday morning saw a powerful debate on climate change with delegates overwhelmingly backing measures to combat climate change and ...
Urgent investment needed in NHS and social care
#STUC22 Congress heard that the COVID-19 pandemic has ruthlessly exposed the many deep and underlying problems in our economy. These ...
Humanitarian support needed for Afghan refugees
#STUC22 The humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan demands urgent action from the UK government, Congress agreed. Delegates called on the Scottish ...
Qatar World Cup to be focus for trade union rights
#STUC22 Congress voted to join an international trade union campaign during the 2022 World Cup Finals to demand health and ...
Invest in the NHS estate for COVID recovery
#STUC22 Problems of lack of space and space allocation across the NHS estate have been aggravated by short sighted decisions ...
The National Care Service must put people before profit
#STUC22 Serious concerns about the proposals for the National Care Service in Scotland were highlighted at STUC Congress as delegates ...
Community wealth building – not tax dodging freeports
#STUC 22 Congress affirmed that council services are vital to our society and should be at the heart of economic ...
Action on equal pay essential for women’s lives
#STUC22 Glasgow’s equal pay campaign was spotlighted at STUC Congress in a motion from Glasgow Trades Union Council that congratulated ...
Decent pay essential to value public service workers
#STUC 22 Congress recognised the crucial role of public service workers during the COVID pandemic and slammed attacks on public ...
Fund public services through fairer more transparent taxation
#STUC22 Congress backed a wide ranging strategy for investment in public services funded by taxation. It included a call from ...