STUC General Secretary and Public Finance Minister workplace visit

Scottish Union Learning worked with the Joint Trades Union Council (JTUC) at City Building and RSBi to organise a workplace visit from Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, and Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance, which took place on 6^th November 2025.

City Building is one of the biggest employers of apprentices in Scotland. Unite works to ensure union-led learning opportunities beyond the confines of the apprenticeship frameworks are open, available, and accessible to apprentices across the trades. City Building was presented with the Platinum Investors in Young People Award that day, in recognition of the work undertaken by the employer.

Launch of Union Learning Development Days

Project Workers/Union Learning Organisers worked with Scottish Union Learning to develop a series of Union Learning Development Days (ULDDs) across LUPs. ULRs were keen to have ongoing skills development programmes delivered in their local areas, building on a similar model to SUL’s previous Local Learning Forums. 

SUL organised a Short Life Working Group with unions to ensure the locations and agendas met with the demand from ULRs. The Autumn iteration of the ULDDs were delivered in Aberdeen, Fife & Tayside and Glasgow.

Money Advice Scotland November update

Money Advice Scotland’s schedule of upcoming events and updates are listed below. You can also keep up to date with Money Advice Scotland news and events through their website, TikTok, Eventbrite page and by subscribing to their newsletter.

All sessions are free of charge. 

Upcoming webinars

• Wednesday, 3 December, 1:00pm-1:45pm – The Autumn Budget 2025 – What Does It Mean For Your Money? – sign up here.
• Thursday, 4 December, 12:00pm-12:45pm - Financial Fitness Series: Scams Spar Session (monthly webinar and TikTok series)
• Thursday, 11 December, 12:00pm-2:00pm - Financial Education for Children & Young People: Training for Teachers
• Wednesday, 14 January, 10:00am-11:00am – Financial Fitness Series: Having a Baby Bootcamp – sign up here.
• Tuesday, 26 January, 9:30am to 12:30pm - An Intro. To Financial Wellbeing – Training for Third Sector Practitioners

Financial Wellbeing Webinars and Events

Covering a wide range of everyday money topics, these interactive online sessions are designed for community groups and non-profits. You can explore the details in our brand-new facilitator pack or reach out to MAS directly at financialcapability@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk for more information.

Financial wellbeing training is aimed at advisers, support workers, and managers working in money advice or adjacent fields, including housing and welfare rights. These workshops are free of charge, and aim to support and improve wellbeing through a mixture of theory-based learning, practical exercises, and open dialogue.

Upcoming dates listed below and new dates can be booked via Money Advice Scotland: Workplace Wellbeing Project Eventbrite Page. 

• Wednesday 3 December, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Protecting Your Wellbeing Workshop
• Tuesday 9 December, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Building Empowerment and Resilience Through Transactional Analysis
• Thursday 29 January, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Building Empowerment and Resilience Through Transactional Analysis
• Wednesday 4 February, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Stress Management Workshop
• Tuesday 3 March, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Protecting Your Wellbeing Workshop
• Thursday 5 March, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Stress Management Workshop
• Tuesday 10 March, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Priorities and Focus Workshop

*NOW CLOSED* STUC Vacancy: Funding Officer (Scottish Union Learning team)

**CLOSING DATE FRIDAY, 31st OCTOBER AT MIDNIGHT**

The STUC – Scotland’s Trade Union Centre – is seeking to recruit a Funding Officer to join Scottish Union Learning. Secondments will be considered.

The Funding Officer will provide a key role within Scottish Union Learning, with responsibility for supporting the provision of union-led learning across Scotland, ensuring that workers benefit from a range of relevant workbased learning and skills opportunities. Candidates must have a commitment to trade union values.

We offer an excellent package of terms and conditions, including a defined benefit staff pension scheme, 29 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 15 public holidays, and a range of family friendly policies such as support with childcare costs. The role will be based in our modern, purpose-built office in the East End of Glasgow.

Recruitment packs can be downloaded below:

• Job Advert
• Job Description/Person Specification
• Guidance for applicants
• Equality Monitoring Form
• Application form