Colin Fox MSP joined a Santa hit squad from retail union Usdaw to back a bill banning big stores from opening their doors on Christmas day and New Year’s day.Thousands of Usdaw members wrote to Colin urging him to back the bill which aims to make sure retail staff have a proper work/life balance in the busy festive period.
“I was delighted to support the bill through its first stage at Holyrood because there was clearly very strong support in Edinburgh from shopworkers and shoppers alike,” said Colin. “The Santas came to Holyrood to make Usdaw’s case which was well researched and made the point that closing big stores on those days wouldn’t harm the Scottish economy or our tourist industry.
“I will continue to support this bill as I believe it allows us to keep Hogmanay as a special day in the Scottish calendar and allows shopworkers time to be with their families on New Year’s Day which is where they should be.
“It was particularly pleasing to get so many letters from my constituents asking for my support for this bill because it proves we do listen to well argued cases.”
Usdaw members will continue to lobby MSPs to support the bill but are encouraged by the continued support of Colin.
“Usdaw members in Lothians have lobbied hard for this bill and are delighted to shave secure the support of Colin, says Usdaw general secretary John Hannett. “It proves the simple democratic act of writing their MSP does work especially when we can prove that this bill will shop staff and make sure Hogmanay remains a time for families.
“Colin has listened carefully to the arguments and our member are delighted he/she has decided to support a bill that allows shopworkers some respite during the festive season.”
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“It was particularly pleasing to get so many letters from my constituents asking for my support for this bill because it proves we do listen to well argued cases.”
We already knew that Colin.
I too used to like writing letters,would you like to read the kind of letter I used to write...
Dear Sir or Madam,
As you are aware I became disabled in 1999 and applied for an early payment of my occupational pensions on the grounds of ill health.This can be granted under the rules of the pension fund at the discretion of the trustees.I was refused an early payment even though I am in receipt of Disability Living Allowance and higher rate mobility allowance?.The Ombudsman ruling is that it is up to the trustees to decide these cases.As a member of the pension fund could you please write back to me with the following answers to my questions below...
Could you please tell me how many company directors past and present of this company have been granted early payment of there occupational pensions on the grounds of ill health and what proof was obtained as regards there ill health?.
Could you please tell me how many managers of this company past and present have been granted early payment of there occupational pension on the grounds of ill health and what proof was obtained as regards there ill health?.
Could you also tell me how many of the trustees of the pension fund past and present have been granted early payment of there occupational pension on the grounds of ill health and what proof was obtained as regards there ill health?.
Your`s sincerely
George Dutton.
Problem was Colin no one ever wrote back I wonder why?.
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