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It is important that I reaffirm that the workers who are involved in this dispute are local government employees, not teachers, so it is not a specific education dispute and I am not directly involved in the negotiations.
(S6O-01065) The Scottish Government is supporting the economy in East Kilbride in a number of ways, not least through its inclusion in the Glasgow city region deal, which the Scottish Government will fund with £500 million over 20 years. It is delivering a programme of investment to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.
The City of Edinburgh Council , for example, estimates that, “if there was a 25% increase in presentations, an additional 42 employees would be required, at a cost of £1.9 m per year for internal staffing”.
Our approach is built on collaboration, engagement and using our wider powers and strategic influence to put Fair Work at the heart of our economic and social programme driving a just transition to a net-zero wellbeing economy.
The group is called Feldy-Roo—I will leave members to reflect on the name—and is made up of local volunteers who emerged from the Covid programme that delivered vital assistance to families during the Covid pandemic.
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Date answered:
30 September 2024
The NHSScotland Bullying and Harassment Workforce Policy provides a supportive environment for employees seeking an early resolution to bullying or harassment concerns.
The National Strategy for Economic Transformation sets out our approach to ensuring that employers have a pipeline of skilled workers and makes clear that employers must invest in the skilled employees they need to grow their businesses.
Which industries are more likely to pay less than the Living Wage?
Two third of employees in the "accommodation and food" industry earn less than the Living WageFigure 12: Proportion of employees earning less than the Living Wage by industry in Scotland - 2017Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - Scotland -2017The "...
We would therefore welcome an update on the outcomes, costs and long-term savings arising from the Dundee Pathfinder project which the Deputy First Minister highlighted as providing some good learning that would influence future such programmes.