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Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, July 27, 2016
UNIONS are making a last-ditch demand that the Scottish Parliament backs legislation which could change the lives of people injured at work.
Control of benefits to workers suffering work-related life-changing injuries or long-term illnesses have been devolved from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Labour MSP Mark Griffin has submitted a Bill which would set up an employment injuries advisory council to identify the occupations and conditions which should benefit.
In the current climate, it is vital to bust the myths and put forward the case for a humane and decent social security system that supports people, argues FRAN HEATHCOTE
Ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, ROZ FOYER warns that a bold tax policy is needed to rebuild devastated public services which can serve as the foundation of a strong, fair economy
