Motion text
That this House recognises the life and work of John Stevenson, a UNISON activist, who died on the 6 April 2022; recognises his work as a senior steward within the UNISON City of Edinburgh local government branch, and the predecessor trade union NALGO; sends condolences to his family at this time; further recognises his work as the Chair of the UNISON Scotland Communications and Campaigns Committee, alongside his role as editor of Scotland in Unison newspaper; recognises his role in training generations of trade union activists; recognises his commitment to international issues and his work as a trustee of the Scottish Nelson Mandela Memorial Foundation; celebrates his work in his trade union activities; recognises the esteem in which he was held by his many friends and colleagues; and offers condolences to all who knew him at this time.
Signatures (15)
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
19 April 2022
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 April 2022
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 April 2022
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 April 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 April 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
20 April 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 April 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 April 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
25 April 2022
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 April 2022
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 April 2022
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
26 April 2022
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
27 April 2022
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
27 April 2022
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
28 April 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.