Best Scottish Trades Union Congress Podcasts (2024)

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The future of Grangemouth Oil Refinery and how it plays into Scotland's Just Transition 29:36

4M ago29:36

29:36

In this episode of 'Mon the Workers, we delve into the proposed closure of Scotland's iconic Grangemouth Oil Refinery. As the refinery faces the possibility of ceasing operations as soon as 2025, we explore the profound impact this decision will have on the local community and beyond. With the refinery being a cornerstone of Scotland's industrial l…

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The fight for free school meals in Scotland with STUC Women's Committee 19:05

7M ago19:05

19:05

In this episode of Mon the Workers, we delve into the critical issue of child poverty and universal free school meals in Scotland. Joined by Andrea Bradley, Chair of the STUC Women's Committee, and STUC Policy Officer Eireann McCauley, the discussion revolves around the impact of free school meals on pupils, the challenges faced by families in pove…

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What are the pressures facing care workers? Why was the National Care Service bill postponed? With GMB and STUC 17:09

10M ago17:09

17:09

Welcome to another episode of 'Mon the Workers! In this episode, host Karina Liptrot chats with Cathy Russell, a dedicated GMB member and nurse working in a care home. Cathy sheds light on the pressing challenges facing care workers today, emphasising how persistent low wages are driving passionate and hardworking individuals to seek better pay els…

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Why Workers Deserve to get Home Safely with the Musicians Union and Unite the Union 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

Hello and welcome back to another episode of 'Mon the Workers. In this episode we’re going to be speaking with trade unionists about getting home safely from work - public transport and why this is a feminist trade union issue. Getting home safely is a major issue, affecting a wide range of workers, particularly in the entertainment industry where …

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How the Public Rallied Together to Support Striking Workers with Southside Strike Solidarity and the CWU 23:34

1+ y ago23:34

23:34

Welcome to season 3 of 'Mon the Workers. In this episode we sat down with CWU posties to discuss Southside Strike Solidarity, picket lines and THAT calendar 🔥 Our guests are Layla-Roxanne Hill from Southside Strike Solidarity, and Tony Gallagher and Ralph Drayton-Harold who are both postal workers and CWU members. To find out more about Southside S…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: How to Effectively Organise with Claire Peden 13:20

2y ago13:20

13:20

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Xabier Villares & the Gig Economy 18:07

2y ago18:07

18:07

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Eilis O’Keefe & Better than Zero campaign in Cineworld 9:04

2y ago9:04

9:04

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Caroline Baird & Freedom from Fear 12:09

2y ago12:09

12:09

Hello and welcome to 'Mon the Workers. In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade union…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Tam Dewar & CWU Campaigns in Royal Mail 11:32

2y ago11:32

11:32

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Catrina Randall & Friends of the Earth Scotland at COP26 13:51

2y ago13:51

13:51

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Satnam Ner & the Anti Racism Movement 11:45

2y ago11:45

11:45

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Keetah Konstant and Better than Zero 8:36

2y ago8:36

8:36

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Coll McCail & COP26 Activism 9:46

2y ago9:46

9:46

In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and portrait photographs of a furt…

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Margot Russell & the Miners Strike 12:44

2y ago12:44

12:44

Welcome to 'Mon the Workers. In these special episodes of the podcast, we’ll be hearing from some of the people who spoke to Daniel Gray for the STUC book ‘Mon the Workers: Celebrating 125 Years of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Published by Luath Press and available in all the usual places, it includes interviews with 75 trade unionists and p…

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'Mon the Workers Book Launch with Author Daniel Gray 11:50

2y ago11:50

11:50

Welcome to Season 2 of ’Mon the Workers, a podcast brought to you by the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Today we’re speaking to Daniel Gray, author of the STUC’s new book, also named ’Mon the Workers, celebrating 125 years of the STUC. Over the next few episodes Daniel will be interviewing a range of trade union activists in Scotland, discussing t…

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Sexual Harassment and Gender Inequality with EIS 25:13

2+ y ago25:13

25:13

Welcome to episode 7 of 'Mon the Workers, in this episode we are commemorating International Women's Day by discussing gender equality, women’s trade union activism, misogyny and sexual harassment. We are joined by Selma Augestad, Andrene Bamford and Julie Ferguson from EIS. We also cover the Silence is Compliance report on sexual harassment by the…

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What is the Gender Reform Act, and why is it important? With the chair of the STUC LGBT+ Committee 18:07

2+ y ago18:07

18:07

Welcome back to another episode of 'Mon the Workers. In this episode, Euan and Karina will be taking a step back from their usual presenter roles, as we will be hearing from Trans and LGBTQ+ activists on the topic of the Gender Recognition Act – or as you may know it – the GRA. With Ciorstaidh Reichle, current chair of the STUC LGBT+ Committee. Hos…

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How Hospitality Workers United in a Collective Grievance Against their Employer, with Unite Hospitality and Better Than Zero 21:58

2+ y ago21:58

21:58

Welcome back! We kick off the new year by speaking with union activist and hospitality worker, Keetah Konstant, Unite Hospitality organiser, Bryan Simpson and Better than Zero coordinator, Tam Wilson around the #MacMerry dispute. Tune in for more information around the ongoing dispute, and to see how you can organise and fight back with your co-wor…

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Disability History Month and Invisible Disabilities with Unison and NASUWT 18:44

2+ y ago18:44

18:44

On this episode of 'Mon the Workers we are joined by Tony Slaven, Vice Chair of the STUC Disabled Workers' Committee and Helen Auld, Scotland Vice President of NASUWT. Helen and Tony talk about their own experience of living with invisible disabilities, neurodivergence and mental health, and what people can do to help raise awareness of the impact …

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COP26 and a Just Transition with Unison, Prospect, GMB & Friends of the Earth Scotland 20:59

2+ y ago20:59

20:59

We catch up with trade unionists from inside and outside COP26, and hear their take on what impact the Glasgow Climate Pact will have on workers, why we need a Just Transition and how we can support the striking GMB cleansing workers. Hosted by Karina Liptrot and Euan McLaren, and edited by Karina Liptrot. Don't forget to follow us at @ScottishTUC…

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Make Bosses Pay: Why We Need Unions with Eve Livingston 37:28

3y ago37:28

37:28

Welcome back! On this episode of 'Mon the Workers, we’re speaking to Eve Livingston about her new book, “Make Bosses Pay”. Together we discuss the need for “deep organising”, what trade unions need to be doing in order to recruit and retain young people and what Sharon Graham’s election says about trade unions today. You can order Eve’s book here: …

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The Four Day Week with Autonomy & PCS 53:14

3y ago53:14

53:14

In our first official episode of 'Mon The Workers, we are joined by Will Stronge from Autonomy and Ruby Gibson from PCS to discuss the plausibility of a four day week in Scotland. Find out how a shorter working week could benefit those on both full and part time work, hear success stories, and explore how a four day week could address key mental he…

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Introduction & Welcome 1:26

3+ y ago1:26

1:26

Welcome to 'Mon the Workers - a podcast brought to you by the Scottish Trades Union Congress. In the coming months, we will be sitting down with workers, activists and leading experts to speak about workers struggles. Whether you're a seasoned trade unionist, or someone who is looking to find out more - this is the podcast for you! Stay tuned for E…

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Scottish Trades Union Congress Podcasts

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'Mon The Workers

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The future of Grangemouth Oil Refinery and how it plays into Scotland's Just Transition 29:36

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The fight for free school meals in Scotland with STUC Women's Committee 19:05

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What are the pressures facing care workers? Why was the National Care Service bill postponed? With GMB and STUC 17:09

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Why Workers Deserve to get Home Safely with the Musicians Union and Unite the Union 20:44

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How the Public Rallied Together to Support Striking Workers with Southside Strike Solidarity and the CWU 23:34

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'Mon the Workers Interview: How to Effectively Organise with Claire Peden 13:20

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Xabier Villares & the Gig Economy 18:07

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Eilis O’Keefe & Better than Zero campaign in Cineworld 9:04

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Caroline Baird & Freedom from Fear 12:09

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Tam Dewar & CWU Campaigns in Royal Mail 11:32

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Catrina Randall & Friends of the Earth Scotland at COP26 13:51

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Satnam Ner & the Anti Racism Movement 11:45

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Keetah Konstant and Better than Zero 8:36

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Coll McCail & COP26 Activism 9:46

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'Mon the Workers Interview: Margot Russell & the Miners Strike 12:44

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'Mon the Workers Book Launch with Author Daniel Gray 11:50

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Sexual Harassment and Gender Inequality with EIS 25:13

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What is the Gender Reform Act, and why is it important? With the chair of the STUC LGBT+ Committee 18:07

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How Hospitality Workers United in a Collective Grievance Against their Employer, with Unite Hospitality and Better Than Zero 21:58

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Disability History Month and Invisible Disabilities with Unison and NASUWT 18:44

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COP26 and a Just Transition with Unison, Prospect, GMB & Friends of the Earth Scotland 20:59

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Make Bosses Pay: Why We Need Unions with Eve Livingston 37:28

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The Four Day Week with Autonomy & PCS 53:14

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Introduction & Welcome 1:26

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