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Scot TUC launches workers’ manifesto
SCOTTISH TUC general secretary Grahame Smith challenged Scottish parties yesterday to commit to restoring trade union freedoms, ending zero-hours contracts and raising the minimum wage.
Mr Smith was launching a workers’ manifesto for the general election in May.
“Scotland will be a major battleground in determining the outcome of the election,” he said.
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