Question reference: S6W-04123
- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 5 November 2021
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Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 23 November 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to public bodies regarding the use of court action in response to industrial and/or strike action.
Answer
The Scottish Government’s approach is to promote strong voice and representation for workers such as trade unions to support the delivery of our economic and fair work ambitions, and our relationship with trade unions is based on partnership working.
The Scottish Government was strongly opposed to the Trade Union Act 2016. Whilst we have not issued guidance to our public bodies on this, our position on this legislation had always been very clear. Ultimately, the most effective way to mitigate the negative impacts of this legislation and build stronger and better industrial relations, would be to transfer all powers over industrial relations to Scotland.