Following the meeting the STUC General Council will meet with ATUC officers and delegates in the Town and County Hall in the Town House, Aberdeen and will present the research that the STUC is proposing to undertake on the North East economy.
Kathleen Kennedy, Vice President said, "We are delighted that the STUC General Council has travelled to Aberdeen for their General Council Meeting and to host this afternoon reception to kick start our 150th anniversary celebrations.
"We are particularly pleased that they have chosen this event to present their proposals for their special research project on the economy of the North East of Scotland.
"We hope that as many ATUC delegates as possible will get along to this event."
Dave Moxham, Depute General Secretary of the STUC said, "We are delighted to host this reception which will include members of the STUC General Council and trade unionists from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
"The event will mark the anniversary of the ATUC but will also provide an opportunity for discussion on the challenges facing the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire economies and the quality of work."
Civic Reception
This will be followed in the evening by a Civic Reception organised by Aberdeen City Council and hosted by the Lord Provost.
Kevin Hutchens, President said, "This event is a celebration of 150 years of Trade Union activity in the City of Aberdeen and in Aberdeenshire.
"The Trade Union Movement is proud of its history of fighting for the rights of workers in the City and Shire."
Attendance at this event is by invitation.
Programme for afternoon event
1.30 pm Welcome: STUC President Satnam Ner
Response: Aberdeen Trades
Union council
Fair work and economic growth: Presentation on STUC special research
project into the
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire economy
1.50 pm Response: Aberdeen Trades Union council
2.00 pm
Discussion between STUC General Council and
Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire Trade Unionists
2.40pm Event close
