Five years after the Scottish Government effectively banned zero hours contracts in public bodies, the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service still seem to be using them. ✉️My letter to the Chief Executive below:
Ardrossan Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at my constituency office in Ardrossan on Friday 22 September. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please get in contact via the phone number listed to book a space.
Dispute at Beith MOD
I want to send solidarity to striking workers at MOD Beith. A further two weeks continuous strike is to commence on Monday 21st August against unequal bonus schemes which have created a two tier workforce. I have written to the Defence Secretary to demand that the MOD get around the table to resolve this dispute.
Millport Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at Millport on 24 August. Details below if you want to drop in.
Greenock Prison
Greenock Prison has multiple cells uninhabitable and working conditions described by inspectors as “almost impossible”. I’ve written to the Scottish Government to make clear a replacement can’t wait if we’re to ensure staff and prisoners are safe.
Letter to First Bus
The removal of Glasgow’s night bus services is unacceptable and will cause economic carnage. I’ve written to First Group. But the Scottish Government must provide leadership and funding to bring buses under public ownership and control.
Ardrossan Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at my constituency office in Ardrossan on Tuesday 8th August. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please get in contact to book a space.
Fire Estate Cuts
Nearly half of all fire stations in Scotland are in poor condition, a third lack dedicated showers and four have no running water. FBU Scotland have set out how this puts firefighters at real risk. Funding to modernise the estate is urgently needed.
Kilwinning Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at 1st Alliance Credit Union in Kilwinning on Friday 23 June. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please drop in.
Arran Ferry Issues: MV Alfred
I’m appalled that dozens of passengers were stranded on Arran on Saturday because of capacity issues on the relief vessel MV Alfred. Panic-leasing from operators with poor safety records is a recipe for disaster. I’ve written to the Transport Minister to demand an explanation.