Postcard and letter campaign to back protection of workers

UNISON Scotland has welcomed the publication of a Bill proposed by Hugh Henry MSP that would strengthen the legislation that protects public facing workers from abuse.

Some 30,000 public service workers in Scotland reported violent incidents last year and many more go unrecorded. The Bill has already received support from most Labour and a number of SNP MSPs.

“However, we need more support if the Bill is to be passed before next May’s elections”, said UNISON Scottish Organiser Dave Watson.

“We are therefore urging branches to lobby their local MSP to support the Bill.” Materials to support the campaign, including a briefing, a model letter/email and postcards will be circulated to branches.

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