The Jobs, Economy and Fair Work committee is excited to share its plan for the next year with you all!
We intend to campaign for young people to learn just how instrumental trade unions have been to protecting workers rights over the years, and why they remain so important today
Over the next few days we'll post short introductions of each of our committee members so you all can get to know them better!!
First up is our Convenor and MSYP for Perthshire North; @maksinkster!
📢🚆 We are planning to run all hospital services as normal if the #TrainStrikes go ahead on Tuesday 21, Thursday 23 & Saturday 25 June.
However, we would urge all patients and visitors to plan your journey in advance if attending our hospitals next week➡️https://t.co/eccfE3rZBS
Now onto Committee Motions. This is from both the @SYP_Economy & @SYP_Equalities Committees on the topic of The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employment Gap. #SYP74
The Motion passes with 98% of votes in agreement.
Our Convenor presented a joint motion with the EQU committee today about the employment gap for BAME individuals as well as the lack of career support and advice given. This is a really important issue in this country and we urge you to back this motion today! #SYP74
Concerned to see that the gap between under 18s minimum wage and the over 25s wage has widened yet again - with under 18s getting a measly 7p increase on their wage. We must do better for young people, especially in the middle of a pandemic
It's finally here, #ScotAppWeek21
There's so many great events and activities taking place this week, keep an eye on our page to get involved!👀
Check out the events taking place👇
https://t.co/CfDmczMBqz
The SYP elections will take place between 8 and 21 November this year.
If you would like to find out more about what SYP is, how to stand, or anything else elections, then get in touch at [email protected]
OR, watch this space for more info coming out next week! #Stand4SYP
Members of @ScotParl will today debate the general principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Education Secretary @JohnSwinney says the legislation will enshrine children’s rights in Scots law. #UNCRCScotland#UNCRC
🎄Our virtual office closes today until 5th January 2021. From all at SYP, we wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy and safe New Year.
Thank you to our MSYPs and partners for your resilience and support throughout 2020 to protect young people's rights.🎄
As most of you may know SYPs Manifesto “From Scotland’s Young People” key findings report was released today. Here are the policies that relate to our committee. I look forward to work with the committee on some of these in the next year. Exciting stuff!