Motion · S5M-21583 · 28 Apr 2020
International Workers' Memorial Day
The motion
That the Parliament notes that 28 April 2020 is International Workers' Memorial Day; understands that the day is marked across the world each year with workers and trade unions coming together to "Mourn the dead and fight for the living" as mark of respect to the people who have been killed, disabled, injured and made ill through their work; notes that West Lothian Trades Union Council holds a memorial service each year at Balbardie Park, but that this will not take place this year due to the COVID-19 crisis; recognises however that workers, unions and the families of the bereaved will pay their respects with a one-minute silence at 11 am and via many online events; believes that the best way to ensure that employees are safe at work is for them to join a union, and encourages all workers to do so.
Supporters (14)
- Claudia Beamish 28 Apr 2020
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 28 Apr 2020
- Mary Fee 28 Apr 2020
- Rhoda Grant 28 Apr 2020
- Iain Gray 28 Apr 2020
- Bill Kidd 28 Apr 2020
- Johann Lamont 28 Apr 2020
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 28 Apr 2020
- Richard Lyle 28 Apr 2020
- Andy Wightman 28 Apr 2020
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 29 Apr 2020
- Elaine Smith 29 Apr 2020
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 1 May 2020
- Colin Smyth 30 Jun 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.