Motion text
That this House expresses its appreciation of the efforts of supermarket workers who have continued working in challenging circumstances throughout the pandemic; notes that the ability to keep trading while other outlets have been closed has resulted in bumper sales for supermarket chains and is likely to lead to bumper year-end profits for many companies; considers that supermarket bosses, such as those at ASDA, owe a debt of gratitude to their employees for their efforts; is concerned to hear reports that employees of ASDA, including those at their Barrhead and Newton Mearns stores, having been told that all of its UK stores would close on Boxing Day to give employees the chance to stay at home with their families were then told they faced losing wages or part of their annual holiday entitlement if they took the day off; and urges ASDA management to work with trade unions such as GMB and USDAW who have expressed concern at the company's actions to provide their employees with suitable recognition for their efforts instead of this Scrooge-like non-holiday.
Signatures (16)
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.
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 January 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 January 2021
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 January 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 January 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
11 January 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 January 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 January 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
11 January 2021
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 January 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 January 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 January 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Butler, Dawn
Labour
Signed on
18 January 2021
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2021
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2021
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
19 January 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.