That the Parliament notes the recent UCU Glasgow report, The Realities of Casualisation at the University of Glasgow, and associated campaigning, which suggests that up to 61% of all research and teaching staff at the university are engaged in some form of fixed-term or casual employment; understands that the impacts of casualisation include increased stress and mental ill-health for staff, difficulties for long-term planning, missing out on certain rights and benefits arising from permanent employment, as well as impacting on the educational experience for students; is concerned at what it sees as the rising trend towards casualisation across further and higher education nationally, and supports the report's authors’ calls for the university to increase transparency around the use of casual and fixed-term contracts, set objectives to reduce their use, and take practical steps to better support employees who are affected by them.
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That the Parliament notes the recent UCU Glasgow report, The Realities of Casualisation at the University of Glasgow, and associated campaigning, which suggests that up to 61% of all research and teaching staff at the university are engaged in some form of fixed-term or casual employment; understands that the impacts of casualisation include increased stress and mental ill-health for staff, difficulties for long-term planning, missing out on certain rights and benefits arising from permanent employment, as well as impacting on the educational experience for students; is concerned at what it sees as the rising trend towards casualisation across further and higher education nationally, and supports the report's authors’ calls for the university to increase transparency around the use of casual and fixed-term contracts, set objectives to reduce their use, and take practical steps to better support employees who are affected by them.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Sarah Boyack, Andy Wightman
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That the Parliament recalls motion S5M-03605, which was lodged in January 2017 and celebrated the charity, Bikes for Refugees (Scotland), on its achievement of giving 100 donated and refurbished bicycles to asylum seekers and refugees; applauds the project further on the news that, on 19 February 2020, it gave out its 1,000th bike; acknowledges that the bikes are both a symbol of friendship and are of hugely practical benefit, enabling people to travel freely, participate in the life of their community and maintain a social life; thanks all who have made donations, including members of the public, universities, housing associations, ScotRail and Police Scotland; applauds the charity's volunteers, many of whom themselves are refugees and asylum seekers, and believes that, without their longstanding commitment, this extraordinary positive impact could not have been achieved.
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That the Parliament recalls motion S5M-03605, which was lodged in January 2017 and celebrated the charity, Bikes for Refugees (Scotland), on its achievement of giving 100 donated and refurbished bicycles to asylum seekers and refugees; applauds the project further on the news that, on 19 February 2020, it gave out its 1,000th bike; acknowledges that the bikes are both a symbol of friendship and are of hugely practical benefit, enabling people to travel freely, participate in the life of their community and maintain a social life; thanks all who have made donations, including members of the public, universities, housing associations, ScotRail and Police Scotland; applauds the charity's volunteers, many of whom themselves are refugees and asylum seekers, and believes that, without their longstanding commitment, this extraordinary positive impact could not have been achieved.
Supported by: Andy Wightman, Stuart McMillan, Liam McArthur, Mark Ruskell, Sandra White, John Mason, Sarah Boyack, Monica Lennon, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Bruce Crawford, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Bob Doris, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament notes that 7 February is recognised as Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the United States; notes that, at the last census in 2011, Scotland’s Black population stood at 29,000, with 2.58% receiving HIV treatment or care; considers that Scotland’s Black population have unique needs and are disproportionately at risk of HIV; commends the work of the Hwupenyu Project in working with what it considers this often very-marginalised community, and calls on the Scottish Government to officially recognise Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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That the Parliament notes that 7 February is recognised as Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the United States; notes that, at the last census in 2011, Scotland’s Black population stood at 29,000, with 2.58% receiving HIV treatment or care; considers that Scotland’s Black population have unique needs and are disproportionately at risk of HIV; commends the work of the Hwupenyu Project in working with what it considers this often very-marginalised community, and calls on the Scottish Government to officially recognise Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Mark Ruskell, John Finnie, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20716 in the name of Murdo Fraser (No Case for Tax Increases or Further Cuts to Public Spending), leave out from "either further tax increases" to end and insert "cuts to public spending and vital public services in the coming financial year; celebrates the additional investment made in public services as a result of the changes to income tax rates put forward by Green MSPs and introduced in 2018-19, which means that those who can afford to will contribute more; notes the analysis by the Fraser of Allander Institute, which estimates that closing the income tax gap between Scotland and the rest of the UK would result in a loss of revenue of around £270 million; further notes that a climate emergency has been declared by the Scottish Government and considers that bold and transformative policies are required to meet Scotland’s target of a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030, and calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward a Budget for the coming year that addresses the climate emergency, including a significant change in priorities for transport spending, while protecting local government."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20716 in the name of Murdo Fraser (No Case for Tax Increases or Further Cuts to Public Spending), leave out from "either further tax increases" to end and insert "cuts to public spending and vital public services in the coming financial year; celebrates the additional investment made in public services as a result of the changes to income tax rates put forward by Green MSPs and introduced in 2018-19, which means that those who can afford to will contribute more; notes the analysis by the Fraser of Allander Institute, which estimates that closing the income tax gap between Scotland and the rest of the UK would result in a loss of revenue of around £270 million; further notes that a climate emergency has been declared by the Scottish Government and considers that bold and transformative policies are required to meet Scotland’s target of a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030, and calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward a Budget for the coming year that addresses the climate emergency, including a significant change in priorities for transport spending, while protecting local government."
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That the Parliament notes that only two of the 13 acts announced so far for the 2020 TRNSMT music festival are women and that, at the 2019 edition of the event, there were only three women artists out of a total of 23 on the main stage; expresses concerns at the promoter’s reported comments that it "will be a while" until there are gender-balanced line-ups "because there’s far, far less female artists"; rejects this claim; believes that this lack of gender diversity is at odds with Glasgow’s aims as a UNESCO City of Music to become more representative of all musicians; considers that improving the gender balance of festival line-ups will create more opportunities for women artists to build their profile; understands that over 250 music organisations have signed up to the PRS Keychange initiative, which calls for equal numbers of male and female performers at major festivals and music events by 2022; believes that Primavera Sound, which was held in Barcelona in May 2019, was the first major music festival to achieve a 50/50 gender balance, and calls on all festival organisers in Scotland to do more to deliver gender balanced line-ups, including among their headline acts, and to support wider action on gender equality, such as taking action on gender pay gaps and what it sees as the under-representation of women in leadership roles.
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That the Parliament notes that only two of the 13 acts announced so far for the 2020 TRNSMT music festival are women and that, at the 2019 edition of the event, there were only three women artists out of a total of 23 on the main stage; expresses concerns at the promoter’s reported comments that it "will be a while" until there are gender-balanced line-ups "because there’s far, far less female artists"; rejects this claim; believes that this lack of gender diversity is at odds with Glasgow’s aims as a UNESCO City of Music to become more representative of all musicians; considers that improving the gender balance of festival line-ups will create more opportunities for women artists to build their profile; understands that over 250 music organisations have signed up to the PRS Keychange initiative, which calls for equal numbers of male and female performers at major festivals and music events by 2022; believes that Primavera Sound, which was held in Barcelona in May 2019, was the first major music festival to achieve a 50/50 gender balance, and calls on all festival organisers in Scotland to do more to deliver gender balanced line-ups, including among their headline acts, and to support wider action on gender equality, such as taking action on gender pay gaps and what it sees as the under-representation of women in leadership roles.
Supported by: John Finnie
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19822 in the name of Kate Forbes (Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Technologies: Opportunities for the Scottish Economy and Society), after "benefit of the public" insert "; recognises that both Scotland and the wider world are yet to meet these preconditions and, in particular, that the development of an ethical framework requires significant debate as well as robust enforcement mechanisms, which are currently absent; further recognises that the concerns that relate to the use of AI include social bias in automated systems, unjust distribution of economic benefits, the integrity of democratic systems, safety and ethics in automated defence and security systems, privacy and the lack of human agency in situations requiring whistleblowing or challenge to corporate interests".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19822 in the name of Kate Forbes (Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Technologies: Opportunities for the Scottish Economy and Society), after "benefit of the public" insert "; recognises that both Scotland and the wider world are yet to meet these preconditions and, in particular, that the development of an ethical framework requires significant debate as well as robust enforcement mechanisms, which are currently absent; further recognises that the concerns that relate to the use of AI include social bias in automated systems, unjust distribution of economic benefits, the integrity of democratic systems, safety and ethics in automated defence and security systems, privacy and the lack of human agency in situations requiring whistleblowing or challenge to corporate interests".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13/11/2019
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the important role of the manufacturing sector in enabling the transition to a zero-carbon economy and creating lasting, high-quality jobs across Scotland; welcomes research from Scottish Renewables that it understands has found that almost 13,000 students are studying courses related to renewable energy at Scotland's universities and colleges; believes that there are already approximately 4,500 manufacturing jobs in the low-carbon and renewable energy sector across Scotland, including in the Glasgow region where manufacturers of renewable energy and energy efficiency products are creating jobs and contributing to local communities, and notes the view that there is significant potential for further growth in this sector if there is sustained support from the UK and Scottish governments, particularly in innovative technologies such as floating wind turbines and tidal energy where it believes Scotland could be a world leader.
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the important role of the manufacturing sector in enabling the transition to a zero-carbon economy and creating lasting, high-quality jobs across Scotland; welcomes research from Scottish Renewables that it understands has found that almost 13,000 students are studying courses related to renewable energy at Scotland's universities and colleges; believes that there are already approximately 4,500 manufacturing jobs in the low-carbon and renewable energy sector across Scotland, including in the Glasgow region where manufacturers of renewable energy and energy efficiency products are creating jobs and contributing to local communities, and notes the view that there is significant potential for further growth in this sector if there is sustained support from the UK and Scottish governments, particularly in innovative technologies such as floating wind turbines and tidal energy where it believes Scotland could be a world leader.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, James Kelly, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley, John Finnie, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Lewis Macdonald, David Torrance
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the project that has been launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Scotland to provide access to legal support for disabled and older people who have experienced discrimination when accessing or using public transport; recognises that EHRC Scotland can provide funding and legal assistance to help people who have experienced discrimination to pursue their claims and access justice; notes the importance of public transport in supporting the economic and social inclusion of disabled and older people, and supports the aims of the project in ensuring that transport operators meet their legal responsibilities to ensure equal access to public transport for all.
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That the Parliament welcomes the project that has been launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Scotland to provide access to legal support for disabled and older people who have experienced discrimination when accessing or using public transport; recognises that EHRC Scotland can provide funding and legal assistance to help people who have experienced discrimination to pursue their claims and access justice; notes the importance of public transport in supporting the economic and social inclusion of disabled and older people, and supports the aims of the project in ensuring that transport operators meet their legal responsibilities to ensure equal access to public transport for all.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Andy Wightman, Bill Kidd, Alex Cole-Hamilton, John Finnie, Mary Fee, Tom Arthur, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Anna Warren, who is from Glasgow, and Méabh Mackenzie, from South Uist, on being prominent figures in the Scottish youth climate strike movement and being awarded Ambassador of Conscience certificates by Amnesty UK; understands that this mirrors the decision of Amnesty International to award its highest honour, the Ambassador of Conscience award, which celebrates people who have shown unique leadership and courage in standing up for human rights, to Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement, and believes that the tens of thousands of young people who have taken part in Scottish climate strikes have shown real leadership in taking on the biggest challenge of their generation and encourages them to continue to do so until decisive and radical action is taken to decarbonise the economy and secure lasting climate justice.
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That the Parliament congratulates Anna Warren, who is from Glasgow, and Méabh Mackenzie, from South Uist, on being prominent figures in the Scottish youth climate strike movement and being awarded Ambassador of Conscience certificates by Amnesty UK; understands that this mirrors the decision of Amnesty International to award its highest honour, the Ambassador of Conscience award, which celebrates people who have shown unique leadership and courage in standing up for human rights, to Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement, and believes that the tens of thousands of young people who have taken part in Scottish climate strikes have shown real leadership in taking on the biggest challenge of their generation and encourages them to continue to do so until decisive and radical action is taken to decarbonise the economy and secure lasting climate justice.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, John Finnie R, Gil Paterson, Emma Harper, Neil Findlay, Jenny Gilruth
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament notes the unanimous ruling of the Court of Session that, in recommending prorogation of the UK Parliament, the Prime Minister was motivated by the "improper purpose of stymieing Parliament" and that the Court will make an order "declaring that the Prime Minister's advice to HM The Queen and the prorogation which followed thereon was unlawful and is thus null and of no effect"; regards this action by the Prime Minister to be an expression of contempt for both democracy and the rule of law, and therefore has no confidence in the Prime Minister and the current UK administration.
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That the Parliament notes the unanimous ruling of the Court of Session that, in recommending prorogation of the UK Parliament, the Prime Minister was motivated by the "improper purpose of stymieing Parliament" and that the Court will make an order "declaring that the Prime Minister's advice to HM The Queen and the prorogation which followed thereon was unlawful and is thus null and of no effect"; regards this action by the Prime Minister to be an expression of contempt for both democracy and the rule of law, and therefore has no confidence in the Prime Minister and the current UK administration.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Ross Greer, John Finnie, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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