That the Parliament congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, (USDAW) on obtaining £5 million compensation for its members who were former employees of Woolworths and Ethel Austin; recalls that these people were not considered eligible for a protective award payment when administrators failed to consult their trade union about the decision to go into administration; supports the unwillingness of their trade union, USDAW, to accept that workers who had been employed in shops with fewer than 20 employees should, it considers, be treated so shabbily; further welcomes the decision of the employment tribunal on USDAW’s appeal to overturn the previous ruling; recognises that the decision of the employment tribunal to end what it considers this unacceptable discrimination of shop workers employed in stores with fewer than 20 staff has far reaching implications for all workers facing redundancy whether in retail or the wider economy and sends a clear signal to employers and administrators that workers should be consulted no matter the size of their workplace, and supports USDAW’s campaign for a change in the law that allows administrators to ignore the consultation obligations to employees when a company goes into administration.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, (USDAW) on obtaining £5 million compensation for its members who were former employees of Woolworths and Ethel Austin; recalls that these people were not considered eligible for a protective award payment when administrators failed to consult their trade union about the decision to go into administration; supports the unwillingness of their trade union, USDAW, to accept that workers who had been employed in shops with fewer than 20 employees should, it considers, be treated so shabbily; further welcomes the decision of the employment tribunal on USDAW’s appeal to overturn the previous ruling; recognises that the decision of the employment tribunal to end what it considers this unacceptable discrimination of shop workers employed in stores with fewer than 20 staff has far reaching implications for all workers facing redundancy whether in retail or the wider economy and sends a clear signal to employers and administrators that workers should be consulted no matter the size of their workplace, and supports USDAW’s campaign for a change in the law that allows administrators to ignore the consultation obligations to employees when a company goes into administration.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, John Mason, Elaine Murray, John Finnie, Mike MacKenzie, Michael McMahon, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Duncan McNeil, Drew Smith, Malcolm Chisholm, Jean Urquhart, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Jayne Baxter, John Wilson, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Fiona McLeod, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Margaret McCulloch, Maureen Watt, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn
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That the Parliament supports what it sees as the family-friendly approach to ticketing announced for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games; understands that adult tickets across all sporting events will be available from £15, with two-thirds costing £25 or less; believes that half-price concessions will be available for people over 60 and, for the first time at a Commonwealth Games, people under 16; notes the Organising Committee’s pledge that at least 70% of tickets at events will be available to the public; welcomes the inclusion of public transport in the ticket price, and hopes that people of all ages and from all over the country will take the opportunity to be part of, and inspired by, what it believes will be Scotland’s biggest ever sporting and cultural event.
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That the Parliament supports what it sees as the family-friendly approach to ticketing announced for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games; understands that adult tickets across all sporting events will be available from £15, with two-thirds costing £25 or less; believes that half-price concessions will be available for people over 60 and, for the first time at a Commonwealth Games, people under 16; notes the Organising Committee’s pledge that at least 70% of tickets at events will be available to the public; welcomes the inclusion of public transport in the ticket price, and hopes that people of all ages and from all over the country will take the opportunity to be part of, and inspired by, what it believes will be Scotland’s biggest ever sporting and cultural event.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Nigel Don, Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, John Pentland, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Claudia Beamish, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, James Dornan, Linda Fabiani, Bill Walker, Aileen McLeod, Duncan McNeil, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Jean Urquhart, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Kevin Stewart, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Siobhan McMahon, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament welcomes the plans for a community drop-in café to serve the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding area; understands that a steering group, made up of local community organisations, has carried out a thorough feasibility study into the proposals, with excellent feedback received; recognises that the local community stakeholders are keen to ensure that the café would have a strong social inclusion element; understands that the café would provide an excellent opportunity for local people to learn about, and become more involved in, their community; thanks the Big Lottery Fund for the financial support that it has given to the project thus far; further thanks the partner organisations, charities and churches that have assisted in the process; wishes all involved in the project well, and hopes that the drop-in café can be established to benefit local people.
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That the Parliament welcomes the plans for a community drop-in café to serve the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding area; understands that a steering group, made up of local community organisations, has carried out a thorough feasibility study into the proposals, with excellent feedback received; recognises that the local community stakeholders are keen to ensure that the café would have a strong social inclusion element; understands that the café would provide an excellent opportunity for local people to learn about, and become more involved in, their community; thanks the Big Lottery Fund for the financial support that it has given to the project thus far; further thanks the partner organisations, charities and churches that have assisted in the process; wishes all involved in the project well, and hopes that the drop-in café can be established to benefit local people.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Iain Gray, Nigel Don, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Helen Eadie, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Siobhan McMahon, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the excellent work being carried out by the Cumbernauld and District Diabetic Support Group; understands that over 6,000 people with type one or type two diabetes live in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth area and 250,000 people nationally; congratulates the members of the group on what it considers their excellent efforts in raising awareness of diabetes in the community; particularly highlights the group’s X-PERT Programme, a six-week educational course that covers all aspects of living with diabetes, assisting people with the condition to gain confidence to manage their illness; hopes that the group continues to flourish, and wishes all involved in the group the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the excellent work being carried out by the Cumbernauld and District Diabetic Support Group; understands that over 6,000 people with type one or type two diabetes live in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth area and 250,000 people nationally; congratulates the members of the group on what it considers their excellent efforts in raising awareness of diabetes in the community; particularly highlights the group’s X-PERT Programme, a six-week educational course that covers all aspects of living with diabetes, assisting people with the condition to gain confidence to manage their illness; hopes that the group continues to flourish, and wishes all involved in the group the very best for the future.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Anne McTaggart, David Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, Kenneth Gibson, Elaine Murray, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Drew Smith, Siobhan McMahon, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates the members and representatives of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) on organising the union's annual campaign day, which in 2013 seeks to place the spotlight on the issues faced by working parents and carers as a consequence of their caring responsibilities; applauds the campaign, Time to Care, which seeks to make union members aware of their right to unpaid time off work to care for someone: recognises the importance of this issue for Usdaw members and every Scot in light of studies indicating that each day 500 Scots will take on a caring responsibility and join the one in every eight Scots who are already carers; supports Usdaw’s campaign for the right to paid leave and recognises that unpaid time off work can cause real financial hardship, and accepts the case made by academic studies that it costs three times as much to raise a disabled child and that, therefore, benefits such as disability living allowance and tax credits are particularly important to families with a disabled child.
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That the Parliament congratulates the members and representatives of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) on organising the union's annual campaign day, which in 2013 seeks to place the spotlight on the issues faced by working parents and carers as a consequence of their caring responsibilities; applauds the campaign, Time to Care, which seeks to make union members aware of their right to unpaid time off work to care for someone: recognises the importance of this issue for Usdaw members and every Scot in light of studies indicating that each day 500 Scots will take on a caring responsibility and join the one in every eight Scots who are already carers; supports Usdaw’s campaign for the right to paid leave and recognises that unpaid time off work can cause real financial hardship, and accepts the case made by academic studies that it costs three times as much to raise a disabled child and that, therefore, benefits such as disability living allowance and tax credits are particularly important to families with a disabled child.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Drew Smith, Paul Martin, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Iain Gray, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, David Stewart, John Pentland, Margaret McCulloch, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, James Kelly, Christina McKelvie, Elaine Murray, Margaret McDougall, Duncan McNeil, Sarah Boyack, Nigel Don, John Mason, Fiona McLeod, Neil Bibby, Claudia Beamish, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Stewart Maxwell, Mark McDonald, Siobhan McMahon
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that golf’s 2013 World Disabled Team Cup will be held in the Westerwood Hotel and Golf Resort in Cumbernauld from 22 to 25 July; recognises that the tournament will attract disabled golfers from across the globe to Cumbernauld; understands that this will be the second World Disabled golf tournament to come to Cumbernauld in the space of two years; praises what it sees as the excellent work done by the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership (SDGP) in getting disabled people interested in golf; appreciates the SDGP’s efforts to involve the local community in the event, and wishes all those involved the very best of luck when the competition takes place.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that golf’s 2013 World Disabled Team Cup will be held in the Westerwood Hotel and Golf Resort in Cumbernauld from 22 to 25 July; recognises that the tournament will attract disabled golfers from across the globe to Cumbernauld; understands that this will be the second World Disabled golf tournament to come to Cumbernauld in the space of two years; praises what it sees as the excellent work done by the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership (SDGP) in getting disabled people interested in golf; appreciates the SDGP’s efforts to involve the local community in the event, and wishes all those involved the very best of luck when the competition takes place.
Supported by: John Pentland, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Hugh Henry, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Roderick Campbell, Murdo Fraser, Iain Gray, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Drew Smith, James Kelly, Siobhan McMahon, John Lamont, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie, Mary Fee, Margaret McCulloch, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don
Current Status: Fallen on 29/01/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates 12-year-old Beth Gilmour from Cumbernauld, creator of Glasgow 2014’s mascot, Clyde; notes that the design was chosen for its Scottish symbolism, Glaswegian charm and likeability; notes that Beth was successful in a UK-wide competition with over 4,000 entries; understands that the mascot will be a significant personality in Scotland and internationally in the run-up to the Games; notes that, in addition to her design skills, Beth swims for Cumbernauld Swimming Club, and looks forward to her continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates 12-year-old Beth Gilmour from Cumbernauld, creator of Glasgow 2014’s mascot, Clyde; notes that the design was chosen for its Scottish symbolism, Glaswegian charm and likeability; notes that Beth was successful in a UK-wide competition with over 4,000 entries; understands that the mascot will be a significant personality in Scotland and internationally in the run-up to the Games; notes that, in addition to her design skills, Beth swims for Cumbernauld Swimming Club, and looks forward to her continued success.
Supported by: Helen Eadie, Bill Walker, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Fiona McLeod, Nanette Milne, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McCulloch, Kevin Stewart, David Stewart, Jackie Baillie, Roderick Campbell, James Kelly, Clare Adamson, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Dennis Robertson, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Neil Bibby, Patricia Ferguson, Hanzala Malik, Drew Smith, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, Margaret McDougall, Richard Simpson, Joan McAlpine, George Adam
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates what it sees as the terrific achievements of Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld and notes that, on 13 June 3012, many of the school's S4, S5 and S6 pupils received awards at the senior school award ceremony; understands that pupils from Greenfaulds consistently achieve excellent exam results; welcomes the news that North Lanarkshire Council is nominating the school to receive funding for a new building through the Scottish Futures Trust’s Scotland’s Schools for the Future Programme; notes that it is the only school to have been nominated by the council; further notes the high roll at the school and considers that the current building is in poor condition; congratulates North Lanarkshire Council for the support that it believes the authority is giving to the school; hopes the Scottish Futures Trust follows the council’s lead in supporting the project, and wishes the pupils, staff, and everyone associated with the school well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates what it sees as the terrific achievements of Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld and notes that, on 13 June 3012, many of the school's S4, S5 and S6 pupils received awards at the senior school award ceremony; understands that pupils from Greenfaulds consistently achieve excellent exam results; welcomes the news that North Lanarkshire Council is nominating the school to receive funding for a new building through the Scottish Futures Trust’s Scotland’s Schools for the Future Programme; notes that it is the only school to have been nominated by the council; further notes the high roll at the school and considers that the current building is in poor condition; congratulates North Lanarkshire Council for the support that it believes the authority is giving to the school; hopes the Scottish Futures Trust follows the council’s lead in supporting the project, and wishes the pupils, staff, and everyone associated with the school well for the future.
Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Neil Bibby, Jackie Baillie, Mike MacKenzie, Patricia Ferguson, Mary Fee, Jamie Hepburn, Anne McTaggart, Margaret Mitchell, Hugh Henry, Bob Doris, Humza Yousaf, David Stewart, Siobhan McMahon, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 19/10/2012
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That the Parliament recognises Adult Leaners’ Week, which runs from 14 to 18 May 2012; congratulates USDAW and its union learning reps (ULRs) who are involved in promoting Adult Learners’ Week in their workplaces all over Scotland; welcomes the involvement of Morrisons, Tesco and Lightbodys of Hamilton; commends the activities of ULRs who will be encouraging union members to participate in new learning opportunities; recognises the commitment to literacy and the introduction of the Six Book Challenge, which will encourage union members to read more as ULRs give away hundreds of free books and help encourage union members to sign up to read six books and record their reading in a diary, with the aim of supporting and encouraging new and emergent readers to start reading for leisure, and considers that this is an excellent way to introduce learning into workplaces.
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That the Parliament recognises Adult Leaners’ Week, which runs from 14 to 18 May 2012; congratulates USDAW and its union learning reps (ULRs) who are involved in promoting Adult Learners’ Week in their workplaces all over Scotland; welcomes the involvement of Morrisons, Tesco and Lightbodys of Hamilton; commends the activities of ULRs who will be encouraging union members to participate in new learning opportunities; recognises the commitment to literacy and the introduction of the Six Book Challenge, which will encourage union members to read more as ULRs give away hundreds of free books and help encourage union members to sign up to read six books and record their reading in a diary, with the aim of supporting and encouraging new and emergent readers to start reading for leisure, and considers that this is an excellent way to introduce learning into workplaces.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Drew Smith, Graeme Dey, James Kelly, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Bill Kidd, John Pentland, David Torrance, Margaret McCulloch, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Elaine Murray, Joan McAlpine, Fiona McLeod, John Mason, Dennis Robertson, Neil Bibby, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Claudia Beamish, Margaret McDougall
Current Status: Fallen on 19/10/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the 2012 Daily Record's and Sunday Mail’s Kits for Kids campaign, in association with Lloyds TSB Scotland; recognises that the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland will give hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of kit and training gear to 400 school and youth football teams across Scotland; understands the difficulties that school and youth football teams frequently face in trying to secure high-quality kits and training equipment while working with a small budget, and congratulates the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland on their continued commitment and support for grassroots youth football across Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 2012 Daily Record's and Sunday Mail’s Kits for Kids campaign, in association with Lloyds TSB Scotland; recognises that the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland will give hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of kit and training gear to 400 school and youth football teams across Scotland; understands the difficulties that school and youth football teams frequently face in trying to secure high-quality kits and training equipment while working with a small budget, and congratulates the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland on their continued commitment and support for grassroots youth football across Scotland.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Richard Simpson, Jackson Carlaw, John Park, Fiona McLeod, Helen Eadie, Gil Paterson, Jim Eadie, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, James Kelly, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Michael McMahon, Jamie McGrigor, Kezia Dugdale, Elaine Murray, John Pentland, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Linda Fabiani, Rhoda Grant, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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