by Kate Ramsden
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Sofi Taylor
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In a wide ranging composite, congress reaffirmed
its commitment to promoting the involvement of young
people in the trade union movement through its "Unions
into Schools" project; and resolved to support
the STUC Youth Committee to explore ways of working
with affiliated trade unions to improve young peoples'
participation. It also called on the General Council
to work with trade unions and trade councils to
develop a Scotland wide service for migrant workers
and college students to ensure they have access
to basic employment rights.
Sofi Taylor, UNISON Scotland, told delegates that
UNISON has met the challenge of delivering a pan-Scotland
service to one group of migrant workers through
the creation of the Overseas Nurses Network, which
has grown from a group of 6 to over 600 members
in the space of 5 years.
"Migrant workers work in some of the most
dangerous and dirty jobs in our society. They are
mostly exploited, live mainly in poverty and are
legally excluded from protection," she said.
"All these reasons make the trade union role
pivotal, to support, recruit and represent this
group of workers."
Sofi congratulated the STUC on the work they have
already undertaken for migrant workers, and called
on congress to support the composite. "I am
asking you to take this step for fundamental rights,
for employment rights, for human rights for all,
regardless of residential status, class or race."
Scotland's
public service union
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