Month: April 2021

Fair Work is integral to Scotland’s Anti-Poverty Strategy

Last week saw the launch of the book “Poverty in Scotland  2021- towards a 2030 without poverty?”  This book is a unique collaboration. It brings together academics, anti-poverty campaigners, public officials, trade unionists and practitioners to provide a state of the nation assessment of the scale, nature and impact of poverty. It assesses the progress … Read more

Fair Work Covid-19 Survey reveals a mixed picture on fairness at work, access to sick-pay and support for carers during the pandemic

Scotland’s Fair Work Convention has published findings from their Fair Work in Scotland: Workers’ Experiences through COVID-19 Survey.  The survey has revealed a mixed picture on fairness at work, access to sick-pay and support for carers during the pandemic. In July 2020, a joint statement by the Scottish Government, COSLA, the Institute of Directors, the … Read more