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Amid the mounting challenges one thing is now clear – pay is a health issue, says JAMIE CALDWELL
Members of Unite the union on a protest

LAST WEEK, the STUC congress took place. This normally brings trade unionists together from across Scotland and afar to discuss challenges ahead for our movement and celebrate our wins. But this year it was broadcast into kitchens, living rooms and home offices. 

Arguably it was one of the most open conferences for years. If there was an official location for this event it was a council house in Kilwinning of the outgoing president Jackson Cullinane from Unite.  

It was a little disappointing we could not reward Jackson within more normal traditions for the wonderful stewardship in these difficult times. 

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