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Motion · S6M-03047 · 1 Feb 2022

Tommy Brennan, Convenor of Shop Stewards

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of the convenor of shop stewards at Ravenscraig Steelworks, Tommy Brennan; notes with admiration the way in which, it believes, Tommy dedicated his life and career to fighting the closure of the Scotland's steel industry during the 1980s and 90s; recognises that, following the closure of Ravenscraig, Tommy became a trustee of the Scottish Steelworkers Memorial Fund, which was set up to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Scottish iron and steelmaking industry, as well as an official of Steelworkers’ Community Union; believes that this demonstrates a lifelong dedication to protecting and promoting the interests of workers and their families; understands that, away from his union activities, Tommy was also a regular on the Burns Supper circuit, a committee member at Shotts Bon Accord and emerged as a proponent of Scottish Independence during the referendum; believes that the outpouring of messages of condolence from figures across the country is a reflection of the number of lives that Tommy touched and how respected he was as an individual; praises Tommy for his work, and offers its condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in the wake of his passing.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.