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Motion · S6M-03429 · 2 Mar 2022

Recognising Mary Brooksbank During Women’s History Month

Lodged by Maggie Chapman (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament, in honour of Women’s History Month, recognises what it sees as the legacy of Mary Brooksbank, who, it understands, was a mill worker, socialist, trade unionist, and songwriter; believes that her legacy is a shining example of what one working-class woman can do to forward the fight for social justice and equity in Scotland; understands that Mary, born in Aberdeen, and having moved to Dundee at an early age, may have first discovered what it sees as the power of organised protest at the age of 14, when she successfully marched alongside the girls at her jute mill for a 15% pay rise; further understands that, as a prominent figure in the local labour movement, Mary founded the Working Women Guild to fight for better health and social services in Dundee, and was heavily involved in the National Unemployed Workers Movement county march in October 1934, spanning a large portion of the north east and wider Scotland; understands that Mary was politically active right to the end of her life; believes that she campaigned for better housing, pensioners’ rights, and a Scottish workers’ republic; applauds Mary’s efforts; considers that her activism is invaluable to many across the country, and hopes that others take inspiration from her efforts.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.