Support for workplace learning and promoting fair work.
Reaffirming the Scottish Government’s commitment to advancing Fair Work and tackling inequalities, First Minister John Swinney has announced a continued funding package to support trade unions in developing, organising, and delivering work-related learning in Scotland’s workplaces in 2024/25.
The £2.38 million funding is managed by the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) and will be split between the Scottish Union Learning and the Fair Work in Action Funds.
The First Minister confirmed the funding during a meeting with the 2023 and 2024 STUC Union Rep Award Winners, who are being recognised for their work in areas such as learning, organising and equalities.
The Union Learning Programme supports trade union members and co-workers in accessing a wide range of skills and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Fair Work in Action Fund will support the diversification of leadership within the trade union movement, increase the capacity of unions to deliver on the equalities agenda, emphasise the need for a strong and effective worker voice and promote wider Fair Work principles.
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