Mark Ferguson

Scott Donohoe

Conference agreed a raft of measures, to address the threat of the Welfare Reform Act and Universal Credit, including mobilising and organising around the issue, and intensifying the campaign by informing MPs, councillors, MSPs and AMs about the potential impact of the plans.

It welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament to reject these reforms and to legislate where they can to mitigate the worst effects of the Act.

Supporting the composite, Scottish Service Group Executive member Mark Ferguson told delegates that the “ConDem government is forcing through these changes by demonising claimants, most of whom are the most vulnerable members of our community

“We must also ensure full consideration of the needs of disabled staff and service users”

Mark promised to work across UNISON with Regions and Branches and establish a wide ranging network to try to secure a strong local delivery of universal credit.

Scotland’s Scott Donohoe said that the welfare reform proposals will have a significant impact on members jobs, terms and conditions and the services they provide to vulnerable claimants.
We need to organise our members now and make sure that advice, guidance and adequate resources are provided to the devolved nations to help them to meet the threat.