Programme for Government 2020-21

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 1 September 2020.

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The First Minister:

All that is built into the approach that we take to all those things.

It is encapsulated in the just transition commission, which of course includes trade union voices. We consult trade unions widely, and rightly, about all manner of things that relate to jobs and fair work, and we will continue to try to make sure that justice is at the heart of every aspect of the transition to net zero. We also put a huge emphasis—and, rightly, an increasing emphasis—on our fair work agenda, making sure that where appropriate there is, as the member referred to, conditionality on Government support, with that support being available only if the right things are done in relation to the workforce. We will continue to make sure that the voice of trade unions is heard loudly and clearly. I meet twice a year with the Scottish Trades Union Congress and member trade unions to make sure that all those issues are absolutely embedded in our approach on an on-going basis.