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Motion · S6M-02887 · 20 Jan 2022

Solidarity with Hospitality Workers in Their Dispute with MacMerry 300

Lodged by Mercedes Villalba Members' Business Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the difficulties faced by workers in the hospitality sector throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with reported estimates of over 600,000 jobs having been lost, including in the North East Scotland region; further recognises what it sees as the longstanding employment issues such as low pay and precarious work affecting the sector; welcomes the Scottish Government’s reported commitment to Unite’s Fair Hospitality Charter; expresses its support for, and extends its solidarity with, workers who are reportedly in dispute with their employer, the MacMerry 300 and Abandon Ship hospitality group, regarding allegations that include a cover-up of a COVID-19 outbreak and failure to investigate sexual misconduct; understands that Unite Scotland has the pre-requisite 50% membership density to push for compulsory union recognition; notes the calls for wider trade union recognition and collective bargaining agreements across the hospitality sector; thanks Unite Scotland for establishing a solidarity fund for its members; notes the calls for the allegations to be properly investigated and addressed; further notes the belief that the Scottish Government should publicly support the workers and condemn the alleged behaviour of MacMerry 300 and Abandon Ship, and notes the calls on the managing director of the group to work constructively with Unite Scotland to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.