It is May Day - international workers day.
@lindasomerville.bsky.social reflecting on the outcomes of Congress #STUC25 and providing challenge to @kirstymcneill.bsky.social and the UK government to achieve a new deal for workers.
🔗 Read the full story in our STUC roundup
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We’re all very proud of @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social rep Gina Gwenffrewi, who received the Equality Rep award at #STUC25 🎉🌈🏳️⚧️
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1400...
It was a pleasure speaking with everyone at #STUC25 this week! Thanks to those who visited our stall & attended our fringe event.
Throughout Congress, unions were clear on building on the Employment Rights Bill, read more here: www.ier.org.uk/news/stuc-25...
Congratulations to the new STUC President @richardhardy.bsky.social from @prospectunion.bsky.social.
Here's his roundup from the final day of STUC Congress 2025.
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Earlier today at #STUC25, delegates passed a motion on AI, Automation & Just Transition—citing concern over weak safeguards for workers amid rapid technological change.
Read our publication on the need for a new regulatory framework here:
www.ier.org.uk/product/algo...
That's my first @scottishtuc.bsky.social conference done as an @eisunion.bsky.social delegate! Fantastic experience and great to be inspired by comrades across the movement. Proud to speak in support of a motion on fighting the far right. Can't wait for the EIS AGM next! #stuc25
Thanks to all colleagues and delegates for their contributions to #STUC25
The conference moves to a vote of thanks for all involved.
Conference is now concluded!
“If we believe that Scotland’s a nation of culture, it needs stability and transparency, it needs democracy. We need bread and we need our roses too”
Ben Lunn moved the MU's motion on investing in the arts
Carried! #STUC25
Bernadette Easton seconding Amended Motion 86, Decline of Safety in the Workplace and calling on increased funding for HSE and an increased focus on health and safety at work. #STUC25
Miriam Brett and Stephen Boyd set out the case for tax justice in Scotland, and the challenges, at our #STUC25 fringe meeting. You can read more at the Tax Justice Scotland website. taxjustice.scot
Work shouldn't hurt.
EIS Ex President Paula McEwan gives an update on the motion moved by her at STUC Congress on violence and aggression in schools #STUC25
We've had a great few days at #STUC25. If you haven't already, please come and meet Lydia at our stall, and sign up for news about #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
Steve from ATUC speaking in support of the motion at STUC, with the STUC banner behind him
Proud that Aberdeen Trades Union Council’s motion on the Save St Fittick’s Park Torry Just Transition Campaign passes unanimously at #STUC25
Well done to all fighting for justice for Torry, against the corporate land grab for private profiteering.
“We don’t need cuts dressed up as reform. Cuts to PIP and disability benefits from the UK Government are simply cruel.”
- @shavtaj.bsky.social from @tuccymru.bsky.social addressing our #stuc25
If we want to build stronger public services, we need to find the means to fund them. Come and discuss how with Stephen Boyd (IPPR) and Miriam Brett (Future Economy Scotland) at our lunchtime fringe meeting in Committee Room 2. #STUC25
Debate and discussion of motions resumes on day 3 with Eddie Burns, EIS, speaking in support of composite Q on AI Automation & Skills #STUC25
"There must be national guidance on this issue, so that teachers and support staff can be given the training they need to use this tool effectively"
EIS President Allan Crosbie gives a report from STUC Congress 2025 #STUC25
Some of our #FiLiA Trade Union Network sisters are also attending #STUC25 & we have information on the @labwomendec.bsky.social stall – come find us for a chat & a bookmark.
Read more and join us here:
🔗 filia.org.uk/latest-news/2024/12/12/filia-trade-union-womens-network-join-us
#UnionsForWomen
Final day of a fantastic STUC Congress 2025!
Today we welcome more guest speakers, including General Secretary of @tuccymru.bsky.social and Chair of the Just Transition Commission @satwatr.bsky.social
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Ecoside Law in Scotland fringe with @monicalennon.bsky.social at #STUC25.
The climate crisis represents one of the greatest threats to peace & security and to the quality of life of our members and the young people they teach. Urgent and immediate action is needed.
Monica Lennon MSP talking about her Ecocide Bill at #STUC25 fringe meeting this evening. Ecocide is the unlawful or wanton acts committed with the knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and long-term damage to the environment.
A quick look at some of our brilliant exhibitors at #stuc25 showcasing a range of campaigns and services.
Photo of Ben speaking to delegates at Scottish Trades Union Congress 2025. In the foreground, delegates sit in rows. In the middle, Ben speaks from the lectern. Behind him, a screen features a live stream of Ben and a sign language interpreter. To the left and above, pendant flags say "Building on the New Deal For Workers." To the left, Congress chairs sit on a table branded "S T U C 128th Annual Congress"
Youth and inexperience are sometimes exploited in the culture sector
@benlunn.bsky.social supports motion 62 on wage parity for young workers
Did you know the MU provides recommended minimum rates and other resources to support young musicians?
👉 themu.org/young-musici...
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Julie Chrystal, Fife EIS VP, speaking on closing the disability employment gap at the Scottish Trade Union Congress #STUC25 ✊️
Neil Anderson, EIS, seconds motion 62, Wage Parity for Young People
As a teacher, I see no capability reason that people under the age of 18 should be paid less, this is a discrimination that young people face and a capitalist policy that wants to see any worker paid less #STUC25
Vice President, David Anderson, proposing Composite J, Suicide and Mental Health prevention and awareness.
Unions have a critical role to play in advocating for effective strategies and support systems that address suicide prevention & raise awareness in the workplace. #STUC25
Christina Fleming, EIS, speaks to Composite I Neurodiversity and Young People in the Workplace.
"The or lack of or misdiagnosis of neurodiversity among women and girls often leads them to develop a debilitating mask." #STUC25
