"Depriving people of the opportunity to make music together, to be the makers of the music, is the denial of a right"
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Read our full #STUC26 motion urging the Scottish Government to enshrine the right to make music as a core element of education, culture, and social wellbeing policy:
Ahead of her speech on tackling the far right at Scottish TUC in Dundee today, PCS delegate Cheral stressed the need for unity #STUC26
While the #STUC26 is continuing until about 4pm I taking an early mark. School day tomorrow. Safe home comrades. Shout out to Bill, Simon, Lesley and Sandra for all the support in the stall and at Fringe meetings. ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼🏴🏴🏴 #SNPTUG
Joint leader of the Scottish Greens Gillian MacKay speaking about workers rights and the green economy. Well received! #SNPTUG #STUC26
Sarah proposing amended motion 25 on Additional Support for Learning. #STUC26
Scottish Government and councils must fundamentally rethink how they plan, fund, and staff additional support for learning as part of core school education in Scotland.
In the foreground, Giles speaks at a podium. He's wearing a light brown jacket and black trousers. Behind him is a stage with a red backdrop and screens and S.T.U.C. pennant flags above. On the left of the stage is a B.S.L. interpreter, stage centre are the conference chairs sat at a table marked "S.T.U.C. 129th Annual Congress and on the right of the stage is an empty lectern. Dotted around the stage are speakers, lights and extra red chairs.
"I want to take this opportunity to thank ferry workers for the work they do for us with commitment, courage and grace"
Ferries are a lifeline to island communities - and shape education, careers and health outcomes
At #STUC26, MU member Giles Perring backs investment in Scotland's ferries
Our own Convenor Bill Ramsay speaking passionately in support of Composite G against increased military spending. #SNPTUG #STUC26
Scotland official for UCU Mary Senior supporting @nujscotland.bsky.social motion on protecting local journalism at #STUC26. UCU Scotland supporting the campaign to defend jobs and local coverage at STV in the north and north-east
Supporting our local journalism and protecting it against cuts and other threats is so important. Local journalists support local trades councils and community activism for services and jobs. Read a newspaper 🗞️ and support our journalists. #STUC26 #SNPTUG
Day 3 #STUC26 and NASUWT started by visiting the ACTSA Scotland stall to discuss the Nelson Mandela Memorial Foundation and the school materials already in use.
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Neil Findlay sets out what could have been achieved if Scotland had the levels of community energy ownership delivered in Denmark. Yet another energy resource handed over to overseas companies and venture capital. #STUC26
As Congress debates industrial strategy this morning, don’t forget Industrial Strategy Zones, including Greenports. We explain the flaws in this policy, including job displacement and cost, in this paper. #STUC26 reidfoundation.scot/2025/12/indu...
Economy and Industry section today. The ownership of Scotland’s renewables not in Scotland & the failure of procurement processes to support jobs. The abject failure of a just transition & lack of support for workers in oil & gas. Scotland needs to have a fairer system for jobs #STUC26 #SNPTUG
Graphic of highlights of Day 3 at Congress 2026.
Final day of STUC Congress 2026 is underway and still plenty coming up!
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Good morning comrades at day three of #STUC26. I am having an early dart back to the North. I hope you all have a good Congress and see you all soon! #SNPTUG
I was so delighted to be asked to speak at @sutrscotland.bsky.social fringe at @scottishtuc.bsky.social congress #STUC26
Tackling the far right and building workers unity will need us all to work collaboratively - across unions, workplaces, organisations and communities.
Let’s break those silos ✊
Our UCU Scotland delegation at #STUC26 is pleased to support trans rights and Trans Pride Scotland! #TransEquality #solidarity 🏳️⚧️✊
Mike @mikecorbett1.bsky.social speaking on behalf of @scottishtuc.bsky.social General Council, recognising the importance of communication with affiliates.
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Shaun, supporting motion 83, Enforcing Action on Work Related Stress in the Public Sector.
Employers must take preventative action to prevent work related stress.
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