Roz Foyer
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress
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By staving off short-term cuts, the Chancellor may have just played Labour’s ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card.
👇Full reaction to the UK Government Budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
👇Full reaction to the UK Government Budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
Newsroom | BUDGET A STEP FORWARD FOR LABOUR
By staving off short-term cuts, the Chancellor may have just played Labour’s ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card.
www.stuc.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
By staving off short-term cuts, the Chancellor may have just played Labour’s ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card.
👇Full reaction to the UK Government Budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
👇Full reaction to the UK Government Budget.
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/bu...
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The decision over Cameron Barracks shows a political elite that, all too often, sidelines the voices of local residents.
In doing so, they give a gift to the far-right.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social/ @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
In doing so, they give a gift to the far-right.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social/ @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
Lack of transparency over Cameron Barracks plan 'fuels mistrust'
The latest ruckus about the Cameron Barracks being used as a detention facility is yet another example of politicians failing to recognise the…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The decision over Cameron Barracks shows a political elite that, all too often, sidelines the voices of local residents.
In doing so, they give a gift to the far-right.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social/ @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
In doing so, they give a gift to the far-right.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social/ @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
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David Anderson, NASUWT Scotland President, moving Composite B on neurodiversity.
Great speech.
#stucdisabledworkers25
Great speech.
#stucdisabledworkers25
November 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
David Anderson, NASUWT Scotland President, moving Composite B on neurodiversity.
Great speech.
#stucdisabledworkers25
Great speech.
#stucdisabledworkers25
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Conference welcomed Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, as a guest speaker.
Roz gave solidarity greetings to disabled workers facing challenges in all kinds of workplaces, also highlighting important motions that will be debated on neurodiversity, mental health, transport.
#stucdisabledworkers25
Roz gave solidarity greetings to disabled workers facing challenges in all kinds of workplaces, also highlighting important motions that will be debated on neurodiversity, mental health, transport.
#stucdisabledworkers25
November 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Conference welcomed Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, as a guest speaker.
Roz gave solidarity greetings to disabled workers facing challenges in all kinds of workplaces, also highlighting important motions that will be debated on neurodiversity, mental health, transport.
#stucdisabledworkers25
Roz gave solidarity greetings to disabled workers facing challenges in all kinds of workplaces, also highlighting important motions that will be debated on neurodiversity, mental health, transport.
#stucdisabledworkers25
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UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Millionaires call on Rachel Reeves to raise their taxes in Budget
Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
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It's no time for political infighting. The stakes are too high.
The UK Government must deliver for working people and fast.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
The UK Government must deliver for working people and fast.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Budget looms as Westminster infighting exposes lack of vision
As Westminster descends into infighting ahead of the Budget, Roz Foyer argues that tackling extreme wealth inequality – through fairer taxes and…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's no time for political infighting. The stakes are too high.
The UK Government must deliver for working people and fast.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
The UK Government must deliver for working people and fast.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Busy @ducuuo.bsky.social picket lines on day two of their week long strike to save jobs and oppose compulsory redundancies #SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #NoCompulsoryRedundancies
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Busy @ducuuo.bsky.social picket lines on day two of their week long strike to save jobs and oppose compulsory redundancies #SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #NoCompulsoryRedundancies
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Centre for Teaching Excellence are looking for experienced teachers to join them on a part-time, secondment basis
The deadline is now till the 12th so for anyone considering it there are still a few days left! www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
The deadline is now till the 12th so for anyone considering it there are still a few days left! www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
University of Glasgow - Research - Research units A-Z - Centre for Teaching Excellence - Get Involved - Teacher Secondment Opportunities
www.gla.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Centre for Teaching Excellence are looking for experienced teachers to join them on a part-time, secondment basis
The deadline is now till the 12th so for anyone considering it there are still a few days left! www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
The deadline is now till the 12th so for anyone considering it there are still a few days left! www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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Public services are stretched to breaking point and it's frontline staff who bear the brunt.
Investment in these services is vital for all of us.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Investment in these services is vital for all of us.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
When services break, people snap — and workers pay the price
As violence against public service workers reaches alarming levels, Roz Foyer argues that the real threat isn’t rising crime — it’s the…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Public services are stretched to breaking point and it's frontline staff who bear the brunt.
Investment in these services is vital for all of us.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Investment in these services is vital for all of us.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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Today marks six months until the next Scottish election
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
November 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today marks six months until the next Scottish election
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
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'Women don’t need their bigotry cosplaying as protection' || @rozfoyer.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
'Women don’t need their bigotry cosplaying as protection' || @rozfoyer.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
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Women are at the forefront of Scotland's trade union movement, leading the fight against inequality with the newly launched STUC Women's Committee's Women Demand Better Manifesto.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
From picket lines to Parliament: women are leading Scotland’s fightback
At last week’s STUC Women’s Conference, Scotland’s trade union women made it clear: they’re organised, mobilised, and demanding better. From…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Women are at the forefront of Scotland's trade union movement, leading the fight against inequality with the newly launched STUC Women's Committee's Women Demand Better Manifesto.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
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A warm welcome to the new STUC Women's Committee for 2025/26!
Looking forward to an active year ahead building on the Women Demand Better manifesto launch.
#stucwomen25 @scottishtuc.bsky.social
Looking forward to an active year ahead building on the Women Demand Better manifesto launch.
#stucwomen25 @scottishtuc.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
A warm welcome to the new STUC Women's Committee for 2025/26!
Looking forward to an active year ahead building on the Women Demand Better manifesto launch.
#stucwomen25 @scottishtuc.bsky.social
Looking forward to an active year ahead building on the Women Demand Better manifesto launch.
#stucwomen25 @scottishtuc.bsky.social
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Checklist here - www.stuc.org.uk/resources/st...
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Checklist here - www.stuc.org.uk/resources/st...
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3 things Starmer could do instead of camps in old barracks that would actually WORK👇
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
Keir Starmer tries to look tough - and exposes himself as a coward
The government's immigration policy is in desperate need of a bold change in direction.
metro.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
3 things Starmer could do instead of camps in old barracks that would actually WORK👇
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
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STUC Women’s Conference applauding @uhiucu.bsky.social members taking strike action tomorrow to oppose job cuts #Solidarity #STUCWomen25 #StopTheCuts
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
STUC Women’s Conference applauding @uhiucu.bsky.social members taking strike action tomorrow to oppose job cuts #Solidarity #STUCWomen25 #StopTheCuts
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Ann speaking in the debate on Misogyny, Extremism and the rise of the Far Right, outlining the critical role of education #STUCWomen25
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ann speaking in the debate on Misogyny, Extremism and the rise of the Far Right, outlining the critical role of education #STUCWomen25
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📸 Our delegation at the #STUCWomen25 Conference today standing together against division and discrimination.
Thank you all for your effort over the entire conference! 💪
At Community, we will always fight to improve women’s working rights and eliminate workplace discrimination.
#WomenWorkers
Thank you all for your effort over the entire conference! 💪
At Community, we will always fight to improve women’s working rights and eliminate workplace discrimination.
#WomenWorkers
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📸 Our delegation at the #STUCWomen25 Conference today standing together against division and discrimination.
Thank you all for your effort over the entire conference! 💪
At Community, we will always fight to improve women’s working rights and eliminate workplace discrimination.
#WomenWorkers
Thank you all for your effort over the entire conference! 💪
At Community, we will always fight to improve women’s working rights and eliminate workplace discrimination.
#WomenWorkers
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UCU’s motion on “Women, casualisation and the crisis in HE” is moved by Ann and overwhelmingly supported by conference #STUCWomen25
October 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
UCU’s motion on “Women, casualisation and the crisis in HE” is moved by Ann and overwhelmingly supported by conference #STUCWomen25
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Tara seconding the composite motion on Misogyny, Extremism & the Rise of the Far Right.
Women teachers are disproportionately targeted, with increased challenges to their authority, as well as abuse and assaults.
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
#STUCwomen25
Women teachers are disproportionately targeted, with increased challenges to their authority, as well as abuse and assaults.
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
#STUCwomen25
October 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Tara seconding the composite motion on Misogyny, Extremism & the Rise of the Far Right.
Women teachers are disproportionately targeted, with increased challenges to their authority, as well as abuse and assaults.
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
#STUCwomen25
Women teachers are disproportionately targeted, with increased challenges to their authority, as well as abuse and assaults.
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
#STUCwomen25
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📸 Pearl Abernathy Community member and Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee proudly opened this year’s #STUCWomen25 Conference in Glasgow - a space to lead change for our members.
We're proud to be a collective voice for women workers across the UK. ✊
#WomenWorkers
We're proud to be a collective voice for women workers across the UK. ✊
#WomenWorkers
October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
📸 Pearl Abernathy Community member and Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee proudly opened this year’s #STUCWomen25 Conference in Glasgow - a space to lead change for our members.
We're proud to be a collective voice for women workers across the UK. ✊
#WomenWorkers
We're proud to be a collective voice for women workers across the UK. ✊
#WomenWorkers
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Maureen seconds the motion on Parental Leave and Pay Rights, calling for reforms, improvements and extensions.
@STUCwomen #STUCwomen25
@STUCwomen #STUCwomen25
October 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Maureen seconds the motion on Parental Leave and Pay Rights, calling for reforms, improvements and extensions.
@STUCwomen #STUCwomen25
@STUCwomen #STUCwomen25