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Unions are key partners for Scotland – Salmond
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond believes that the country’s trade unions are ‘key partners in building economic growth’ and helping to ensure financial stability for families. Speaking after the...
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Salmond announces women’s job summit
Helping more women into work is a top priority if Scotland’s economy is to grow faster, First Minister Alex Salmond told an audience of trade union members. Addressing the annual STUC Congress in...
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Joint study shows Scotland is outperforming UK
A joint analysis of labour market trends offers new insights into the demographic breakdown of Scotland’s workforce, which rose by 47,000 between February and April 2013. The study, carried out by the...
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Employment in Scotland outperforms UK
Scotland’s employment rate is continuing to grow with the number of people working in the private sector rising by 75,800, an increase of four per cent, over the last year, a joint analysis of labour...
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Bill set to strengthen Living Wage
Amendments to the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill that will further strengthen its commitment to the Living Wage are set to be discussed during the Bill’s final Parliamentary debate. The Government...
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CBI Scotland and STUC join forces to highlight upskilling and retraining...
In a historic move, CBI Scotland and the STUC have joined forces to issue a joint letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlining the importance of upskilling and retraining to the future success of...
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Programme for Government reaction: STUC, Greens, NUS, Food Coalition, Friends...
The Programme for Government, announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon earlier today, has already provoked much reaction from civic Scotland. “A missed opportunity” The Scottish Greens, upon whom...
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STUC welcomes the focus on business support and skills in the Programme for...
In response to Programme for Government Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, said: “It is welcome that the Scottish Government has announced a review of business rates in the next period. The STUC...
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STUC welcomes Scottish Government Fair Work Action Plan
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s publication of the Fair Work Action Plan, STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith said: “The Fair Work Action Plan demonstrates a commitment to using the powers the...
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