The First Minister of Scotland has urged all workers to join a union during his attendance at the Scottish Trades Union Congress annual conference. He expressed his gratitude for the support he received from trade unions throughout his life, particularly in combating hatred. Although he is not currently a union member due to potential conflicts of interest, he was a member while working as a parliamentary researcher. Yousaf also acknowledged the support he received from trade unionists after the 9/11 attacks and during his family's time in Gaza.
THE First Minister has encouraged all workers in Scotland to join a union as he attended the Scottish Trades Union Congress annual conference in Dundee.“I have benefitted from the personal support – not just professional support – of trade unions over my lifetime, particularly in standing up against hatred.”
Speaking to The National, the First Minister said the STUC and the trade union movement more generally had been “absolutely unequivocal in providing moral clarity” over the need for a ceasefire in Gaza.“This is an issue that, I’m afraid, often hasn’t seen moral clarity. We’ve had that from the trade union voice and I’m very supportive of what trade unions do for workers and the equality and social solidarity that they bring here at home and abroad.
The First Minister added: “What we don’t need is politicians talking up war – what we do need is those who truly believe in peace to be empowered to deliver it.
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