Scottish Trades Union Congress
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
Our purpose is to co-ordinate, develop and articulate the views and policies of the trade union movement in Scotland.
Celebrating the centenary of the birth of Fidel Castro Ruz, join a public meeting with his grandson Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnoff and Roz Foyer as a guest speaker. Hosted by Scottish Cuba Solidarity Campaign.
⌚Date and Time: 7pm, Monday 2nd February
📍Adelaide’s, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ
⌚Date and Time: 7pm, Monday 2nd February
📍Adelaide’s, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ
January 29, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Celebrating the centenary of the birth of Fidel Castro Ruz, join a public meeting with his grandson Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnoff and Roz Foyer as a guest speaker. Hosted by Scottish Cuba Solidarity Campaign.
⌚Date and Time: 7pm, Monday 2nd February
📍Adelaide’s, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ
⌚Date and Time: 7pm, Monday 2nd February
📍Adelaide’s, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ
New research from #TaxJusticeScotland shows that five times as many Scots support urgent Council Tax reform as oppose it.
If we want to fund local government properly, we must start by scrapping the regressive council tax
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / BBC Radio Scotland
If we want to fund local government properly, we must start by scrapping the regressive council tax
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / BBC Radio Scotland
January 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
New research from #TaxJusticeScotland shows that five times as many Scots support urgent Council Tax reform as oppose it.
If we want to fund local government properly, we must start by scrapping the regressive council tax
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / BBC Radio Scotland
If we want to fund local government properly, we must start by scrapping the regressive council tax
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / BBC Radio Scotland
Local Government is becoming "financially unsustainable" according to a new report from the Accounts Commission.
The time for excuses is over. Politicians must commit to scrapping council tax and properly funding our public services.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
The time for excuses is over. Politicians must commit to scrapping council tax and properly funding our public services.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Local Government is becoming "financially unsustainable" according to a new report from the Accounts Commission.
The time for excuses is over. Politicians must commit to scrapping council tax and properly funding our public services.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
The time for excuses is over. Politicians must commit to scrapping council tax and properly funding our public services.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
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🚨Event: This Is What Community Looks Like🚨
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 AM
🚨Event: This Is What Community Looks Like🚨
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Roz Foyer attended Paisley Coats Church, remembering the victims of the Holocaust and honouring Jane Haining, the Scottish missionary murdered in Auschwitz for protecting the Jewish girls during the war.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 1:56 PM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Roz Foyer attended Paisley Coats Church, remembering the victims of the Holocaust and honouring Jane Haining, the Scottish missionary murdered in Auschwitz for protecting the Jewish girls during the war.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
Britain must find the courage to end the so called 'special relationship'.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
'Why Britain must break from Trump’s America'
Trump’s open embrace of empire has ended any illusion of a rules‑based order. For Britain, clinging to a ‘special relationship’ that looks…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Britain must find the courage to end the so called 'special relationship'.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Hear from our Just Transition Officer, Ryan Morrison, when he spoke at the Economy and Fair Work Committee on the Scottish Government's climate plans and the need for better planning to:
1️⃣ Protect existing jobs
2️⃣ Capture new opportunities
1️⃣ Protect existing jobs
2️⃣ Capture new opportunities
January 23, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Hear from our Just Transition Officer, Ryan Morrison, when he spoke at the Economy and Fair Work Committee on the Scottish Government's climate plans and the need for better planning to:
1️⃣ Protect existing jobs
2️⃣ Capture new opportunities
1️⃣ Protect existing jobs
2️⃣ Capture new opportunities
🚨Event: This Is What Community Looks Like🚨
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 AM
🚨Event: This Is What Community Looks Like🚨
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
📍Perth, Radisson/Station Hotel
📆Saturday 31st January, meet 10-10:30am
Women led protest. We stand with the refugee community!
All welcome. Speakers include STUC President Richard Hardy.
Organised by Perth Against Racism.
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When union membership increases we all benefit.
There is nothing that terrifies cruel and exploitative employers as much as unionised workers who know their rights.
Trade Unions in the Community Forth Valley are doing invaluable work to reach out to workers in the local area.
There is nothing that terrifies cruel and exploitative employers as much as unionised workers who know their rights.
Trade Unions in the Community Forth Valley are doing invaluable work to reach out to workers in the local area.
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM
When union membership increases we all benefit.
There is nothing that terrifies cruel and exploitative employers as much as unionised workers who know their rights.
Trade Unions in the Community Forth Valley are doing invaluable work to reach out to workers in the local area.
There is nothing that terrifies cruel and exploitative employers as much as unionised workers who know their rights.
Trade Unions in the Community Forth Valley are doing invaluable work to reach out to workers in the local area.
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Trade unions have been crucial in securing almost all of the rights that workers have today and consigning some of the worst employment practices to history.
It was my pleasure to visit Forth Valley Trade Unions in the Community to discuss the work they are doing across our community!
It was my pleasure to visit Forth Valley Trade Unions in the Community to discuss the work they are doing across our community!
January 19, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Trade unions have been crucial in securing almost all of the rights that workers have today and consigning some of the worst employment practices to history.
It was my pleasure to visit Forth Valley Trade Unions in the Community to discuss the work they are doing across our community!
It was my pleasure to visit Forth Valley Trade Unions in the Community to discuss the work they are doing across our community!
Government is about political choices and last week's Scottish budget leaves working people paying the price again.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
'The Scottish budget claims to fight poverty — while pushing workers out the door'
While ministers talk up progressive taxes and anti‑poverty missions, thousands of public sector jobs face the axe and essential services remain…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Government is about political choices and last week's Scottish budget leaves working people paying the price again.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Scotland's public sector is crying out for innovation and investment, not job cuts.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 👇
@rozfoyer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 👇
January 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Scotland's public sector is crying out for innovation and investment, not job cuts.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 👇
@rozfoyer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 👇
Yesterday's Scottish Budget featured too much election year virtue signalling, and not enough tangible change for ordinary working people.
STUC General Secretary @rozfoyer.bsky.social on STV's Scotland Tonight 👇
STUC General Secretary @rozfoyer.bsky.social on STV's Scotland Tonight 👇
January 14, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Yesterday's Scottish Budget featured too much election year virtue signalling, and not enough tangible change for ordinary working people.
STUC General Secretary @rozfoyer.bsky.social on STV's Scotland Tonight 👇
STUC General Secretary @rozfoyer.bsky.social on STV's Scotland Tonight 👇
As predicted, this was an electioneering budget on steroids.
Whilst progressive measures on taxation were introduced, there are glaring omissions on the investment needed in social care, local government and the just transition.
FULL BUDGET RESPONSE👇
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/sc...
Whilst progressive measures on taxation were introduced, there are glaring omissions on the investment needed in social care, local government and the just transition.
FULL BUDGET RESPONSE👇
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/sc...
Newsroom | Scottish Budget: real investment in our communities is still sorely lacking
As predicted, this was a budget on electioneering steroids. The Government’s announcements of a private jet tax, progressive income tax measures and the introduction of a mansion tax are wins for w...
www.stuc.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
As predicted, this was an electioneering budget on steroids.
Whilst progressive measures on taxation were introduced, there are glaring omissions on the investment needed in social care, local government and the just transition.
FULL BUDGET RESPONSE👇
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/sc...
Whilst progressive measures on taxation were introduced, there are glaring omissions on the investment needed in social care, local government and the just transition.
FULL BUDGET RESPONSE👇
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/sc...
The Scottish Government must do what is right and prioritise the people of Scotland - not political survival.
Full statement from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of today's Scottish Budget 👇
Full statement from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of today's Scottish Budget 👇
January 13, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The Scottish Government must do what is right and prioritise the people of Scotland - not political survival.
Full statement from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of today's Scottish Budget 👇
Full statement from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of today's Scottish Budget 👇
Today's budget must put the people of Scotland first and shouldn't sacrifice the wellbeing and growth of our nation on the altar of short-term political survival.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
SNP told to put Scotland above 'political survival' in last pre-election Budget
Shona Robison will announce the Scottish Government's spending plans for the 12 months ahead in a statement at Holyrood today.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Today's budget must put the people of Scotland first and shouldn't sacrifice the wellbeing and growth of our nation on the altar of short-term political survival.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
This isn’t about the next four months; if the government wishes to re-take office for the next five years, we urge them to do what is right and stand beside Scotland’s workers in tomorrow's budget.
👇More from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of tomorrow's budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
👇More from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of tomorrow's budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
Newsroom | Budget must prioritise ‘Scotland not political survival’
Scotland’s largest trade union body has urged the Scottish Government to prioritise the ‘people of Scotland and not political survival’ in their budget tomorrow.
www.stuc.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM
This isn’t about the next four months; if the government wishes to re-take office for the next five years, we urge them to do what is right and stand beside Scotland’s workers in tomorrow's budget.
👇More from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of tomorrow's budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
👇More from @rozfoyer.bsky.social ahead of tomorrow's budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
STUC Deputy General Secretary, @lindasomerville.bsky.social, spoke at the @stwc.bsky.social demonstration outside the US Consulate. Scotland's trade union movement demands no blood for oil in Venezuela.
January 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
STUC Deputy General Secretary, @lindasomerville.bsky.social, spoke at the @stwc.bsky.social demonstration outside the US Consulate. Scotland's trade union movement demands no blood for oil in Venezuela.
🚨Tomorrow 10am🚨
Please share and support if you can!
Please share and support if you can!
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
🚨Tomorrow 10am🚨
Please share and support if you can!
Please share and support if you can!
STUC Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham, joined the @nujofficial.bsky.social picket in Glasgow in their fight against staffing and programming cuts. Workers in Aberdeen are also on strike today fighting against the scrapping of the north edition of News at 6 🪧
January 7, 2026 at 1:53 PM
STUC Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham, joined the @nujofficial.bsky.social picket in Glasgow in their fight against staffing and programming cuts. Workers in Aberdeen are also on strike today fighting against the scrapping of the north edition of News at 6 🪧
With @nujofficial.bsky.social members on strike today to protect jobs and journalism.
Pickets:
STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ
8.30am - 1pm
STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH
11am - 1pm
Show your support!
Pickets:
STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ
8.30am - 1pm
STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH
11am - 1pm
Show your support!
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
With @nujofficial.bsky.social members on strike today to protect jobs and journalism.
Pickets:
STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ
8.30am - 1pm
STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH
11am - 1pm
Show your support!
Pickets:
STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ
8.30am - 1pm
STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH
11am - 1pm
Show your support!
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#STVStrike: STV members across Scotland are braving the cold weather to oppose damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
Rolling coverage⬇️
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sup...
Rolling coverage⬇️
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sup...
Support the STV strike
STV staff across Scotland are out on strike today (7 January), braving the cold weather and heavy snow to oppose damaging cuts planned by the company’s management.
www.nuj.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
#STVStrike: STV members across Scotland are braving the cold weather to oppose damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
Rolling coverage⬇️
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sup...
Rolling coverage⬇️
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sup...
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Support the #STVStrike!
Tomorrow NUJ members at STV will go on strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
Please share solidarity messages or join them in-person if safe to travel ❄️ locations and times ⬇️
Tomorrow NUJ members at STV will go on strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
Please share solidarity messages or join them in-person if safe to travel ❄️ locations and times ⬇️
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Support the #STVStrike!
Tomorrow NUJ members at STV will go on strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
Please share solidarity messages or join them in-person if safe to travel ❄️ locations and times ⬇️
Tomorrow NUJ members at STV will go on strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
Please share solidarity messages or join them in-person if safe to travel ❄️ locations and times ⬇️
The STUC supports @nujofficial.bsky.social members at STV on strike today fighting against plans for compulsory redundancies and to axe the north edition of News at 6.
January 7, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The STUC supports @nujofficial.bsky.social members at STV on strike today fighting against plans for compulsory redundancies and to axe the north edition of News at 6.
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NUJ members at STV will hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ members at STV to hold one-day strike in New Year over cuts
Staff at STV News are to hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
www.nuj.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
NUJ members at STV will hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...