Motion text
That this House recognises the life and work of Chris Bartter, trade unionist, librarian and freedom of information campaigner; further recognises his many achievements as a steward in Glasgow Libraries, as a Service and Conditions Officer, Chair of NALGO's Publicity Committee, lay Scottish District Secretary, and then full-time Communications officer in UNISON Scotland; notes his role in creating a communications culture in the Trade Union, engaging, enthusing, and training lay activists; that he was instrumental in the first Trade Union street theatre campaign for the National Health Service, and as the driving force behind the publication of the first Trade Union public services manifesto for the first Scottish Parliament elections; chaired the 7:84 Theatre company; his huge part in re-instating Glasgow's May Day as a festival; and latterly assisted in establishing the campaign for a Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation and the Havana Glasgow Film Festival and continued campaigning for Freedom of Information; celebrates his love of people, his great humour and kindness; and sends its condolences to his family and friends at this time.
Signatures (24)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 November 2017
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2017
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 November 2017
West, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2017
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 November 2017
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 November 2017
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
3 November 2017
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 November 2017
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2018
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
13 November 2017
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 November 2017
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 November 2017
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 November 2017
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 November 2017
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
13 November 2017
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 November 2017
Twist, Liz
Labour
Signed on
3 November 2017
Zeichner, Daniel
Labour
Signed on
6 November 2017
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.