Robert Scott

❤️ 🌍/ 🇫🇷 / 🇺🇸 🎷 Campaigns and Political Officer @labourunionsuk

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

Positive meeting today between Labour's affiliated unions and Chancellor @RachelReevesMP.

We were pleased to hear Rachel recommit to deliver the manifesto commitments on Make Work Pay in full, and to work closely with unions to take on Reform.

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

Rights on paper only matter if they are delivered in practice. ⚖️

Now the consultation is out, it’s crunch time. We have to get the Government to change their mind.

✍️ Add your name: https://t.co/Mn2CM3FEa9 4/4

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

🚨 The Government's consultation on zero-hour and short-hour contracts is now open.

What happens next will determine whether the rights in the Employment Rights Act deliver on Labour’s promise at the general election. 1/4

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

⏰ Zero-hour and short-hour contracts make it impossible for many working people to build a stable life. Workers can't be sure what they'll earn, making it harder to plan childcare, pay bills and build a secure life for their families.

THE HOURS YOU ACTUALLY WORK BELONG IN YOUR CONTRACT 3/4

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

I am proud and humbled to have been selected as Labour’s candidate for Makerfield.

These proud working-class communities represent the very best values of our country and they deserve so much better. It would be my honour to work for them every day, if elected as their MP, to achieve that.

Many people here feel Westminster isn’t working for them and they are right. I am standing to change that and get the voice of these communities heard loud and clear.

I am glad that this by-election has finally put the places that make up the Makerfield constituency into the national spotlight. They have been neglected by national politics for too long. It is a good thing that all political parties are now on the hook to tell the voters here what they are going to do for them.

More than anything, people need life to be more affordable again. As Mayor, I have brought in changes which are helping, such as the £2 fare cap, free bus travel for our 16-18 year-olds and removing the 9.30am restriction from older and disabled people’s bus passes. But there is only so much I can do from Greater Manchester. If elected, I will have a relentless focus on reducing people’s everyday costs and bills and well as securing the investment these communities need.

I have been an elected representative in Greater Manchester for 25 years. Throughout that time, I have fought for the people of the North West of England on so many fronts. I am now ready to bring the whole weight of that experience to fighting for the communities of the Makerfield constituency and would be privileged to be given that opportunity.

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

Our Chair @JoanneGSUsdaw proud to speak at @ASLEFunion Conference today, with a message of solidarity.

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

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[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

Passing the Employment Rights Act was only the beginning – we need to make sure that new rights deliver in practice.

We’ll keep pushing the government until the #NewDeal for Working People has been delivered in full.

Solidarity ✊

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

Happy #MayDay🌹

This #InternationalWorkersDay, we celebrate what working people win when we stand together.

Our rights weren’t handed down - they were fought for. And they’re only secured when we organise. 1/3

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

This May Day is the first with new rights at work 👇

😷 Statutory Sick Pay from day one
🍼 Paternity & parental leave from day one
🖤 Bereavement leave for fathers & partners
🛡️ New protections for whistleblowers
🚫 Stronger action on fire and rehire
✊ Simpler union recognition rights
🏛️ A new Fair Work Agency to enforce your rights

Delivered through unions and Labour working together.

The Labour-union link in action 2/3

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

International Workers Memorial Day✊
Remember the dead, fight for the living

Strong laws, tough enforcement and safe workplaces.

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

International Workers Memorial Day✊

Remember the dead, fight for the living

Strong laws, tough enforcement and safe workplaces.

[Saul Staniforth @SaulStaniforth]

.@JOwusuNepaul argues we should abolish student loans

Balls: "But Jovan, why should half the country who don't go to university.. why should they pay extra tax so that you don't have to pay to go to university"

Reid: "Like they paid for us when we went to university"

Quite.

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

🚨NEW: Joint Statement from National TULO on the right to strike.

https://t.co/yjPUiaUVw4

[Apsana Begum MP @ApsanaBegumMP]

Sad news that Tower Hamlets resident, political activist and organiser Belle Harris has passed away, having been unwell in recent years. My sincerest condolences to all who knew her.

Belle was one of a kind. A force of nature in meetings and campaigns against cuts to public services. She stood up to injustices locally, nationally and internationally and served as a Labour councillor in the 90s, fighting for housing and investment. She fiercely fought racism and fascism over decades, standing in solidarity with the Bangladeshi community against attacks.

Belle remained unwavering in her socialist principles, standing shoulder to shoulder with us local women campaigning to save our public nurseries in 2017, while in her 80s. She personally encouraged me to be Secretary of my local Party and as MP for Poplar and Limehouse.

There are many stories and memories of Belle that many of us will hold dear. She is a part of our rich political history and her contribution will be a source of inspiration to many in the future. She will be missed in Tower Hamlets and much beyond.

📷 @ELAdvertiser: Belle speaking up for public nurseries and against cuts in 2017 at a meeting of Tower Hamlets council

[Steve Guichard @SteveGuichard]

Labour members together with our local MP Ruth Cadbury out in Whitton High Street celebrating Labour’s ‘New Deal for Working People.’
@twickenhamclp @labourunionsuk @RuthCadbury

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

Great to be out with campaigning with @AnasSarwar @ScottishLabour @LabourUnionsSco ✊🌹

🏥An NHS there when you need it.
👷🏻‍♂️9,000 new apprenticeships.
🏡125,000 new homes.

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

Just some of the new rights at work heading your way this week thanks to a Labour Government, the Labour-union link and the #NewDeal.

😷 Statutory Sick Pay from your first day off sick, ending the three day wait without pay.

💪 New, simpler union recognition rights. Making it easier for workers to get unionised.

🧑‍🍼 Paternity leave and unpaid parental leave from your first day on the job.

Join us this weekend as we spread the word about the #NewDeal and the difference it will make to people’s lives. Join a campaign event near you ✊ https://t.co/kgGi3lux8r