Motion

Motion TitleSupport for the Good Jobs Bill

Motion TextThat this Assembly expresses support and solidarity to workers and trade unions who have long campaigned to strengthen workers’ rights and entitlements; acknowledges the landmark legislation that has been already implemented in this mandate to give workers paid miscarriage leave; endorses the ambitions of the Minister for the Economy’s proposed legislation which will bring about the most significant and comprehensive improvements to workers’ rights since devolution; commends the Minister’s consistent and ongoing engagement and dialogue with representative groups from the business community in developing the bill; recognises that 80 per cent of the public support the proposed good jobs bill according to Lucid Talk polling; further recognises the benefits that improved workers’ rights can have for businesses and the economy, in terms of improving productivity, reducing staff turnover and employee satisfaction; and supports the Minister for the Economy’s intention to introduce this bill and strengthen workers’ rights within this mandate.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office27/04/2026