Fair work must be at the heart of Scotland’s energy transition Read todays The Scotsman article from Scotland’s Just Transition Commission chair Jim Skea and our co-chairs Mary Alexander and Patricia Findlay. Scotland’s just transition to net zero carbon emissions must bring good, well-paid jobs – Jim Skea, Patricia Findlay and Mary Alexander | The Scotsman

The Fair Work Convention would like to congratulate Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP on his appointment as First Minister of Scotland. We look forward to meeting with the First Minister to refocus on the Fair Work Convention’s priorities and our shared goal of making Scotland a leading Fair Work nation by 2025, and putting into … Read more

Are you a Hospitality Business in Scotland? We want to hear from you The Fair Work Convention is pleased to be hosting a series of online discussions with hospitality businesses across Scotland. Come along to one of these virtual sessions and share your views. This is your chance to give evidence to the inquiry and … Read more

Today we welcome Tracy Gilbert as a new member of the Fair Work Convention. Tracy is the Scottish Regional Secretary for USDAW (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers). Prior to joining USDAW in 2000 through the TUC Academy she was a full Time lay official with Unison working in local government. Tracy said: “I … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon’s strong personal and political commitment to and championing of fair work has been consistent and crucial to driving forward a fair work agenda in Scotland. From her important role in establishing the Fair Work Convention following the recommendations of the Working Together Review, the First Minister has supported our work, taken seriously our … Read more

The Fair Work Convention today published new research which examines workers’ experiences in the hospitality industry in Scotland, confirming the importance of the ongoing Fair Work Inquiry in the sector. The research, conducted by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), focuses on the perspectives and lived experiences of hospitality workers. The research … Read more

Today the Scottish Government have published a refreshed action plan setting out actions to promote fair and inclusive workplaces across Scotland. This incorporates actions on tackling the gender pay gap, the disability employment gap, and our anti-racist employment strategy, driving fair work practices for all. We welcome both the refresh of Fair Work Action Plan … Read more

Responding to the Press Release: “Councils and Trade Unions Unite to Oppose Government Care Plans”, Mary Alexander and Patricia Findlay Co-Chairs of the Fair Work Convention said: “It is deeply frustrating that after three years, little progress has been made on implementing our Social Care Inquiry recommendations. The Scottish Government must recognise the pressure the … Read more

The CIPD has launched a new resource area in collaboration with the Fair Work Convention to support employers in Scotland to implement the five Fair Work dimensions. As part of their strategic partnership with the Fair Work Convention, the CIPD in Scotland has launched a new online Fair Work hub which brings a wealth of … Read more

Join the discussion on the Gender Pay Gap, our research findings and practical actions at the Fair Work Convention’s latest webinar ‘Making Work Fairer for Women over 50’ on Monday 24 October, 2022 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm. About this event Women over 50 in Scotland require greater support in the workplace and age-inclusive workplace practices … Read more