The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Supporting Workers Beyond The Pandemic

[IMG][/IMG] First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and representatives from Scotland's trades unions led by STUC General Secretary Rozanne Foyer will meet later today (Thursday 12 August 2021) to discuss key issues affecting workers as Scotland recovers from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Matters such as the need for the UK Government to extend the furlough scheme and reverse plans for damaging cuts to Universal Credit that will see households lose out on over £1,000 per year are on the agenda, as well as discussions on how to ensure workers' needs are protected as Scotland’s economy undergoes transformation to net zero. [Read Full Article]