Category Archives: employment

International Workers Memorial Day

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

John’s member’s debate on International Workers Memorial Day took place at 1230 today: watch the debate on democracy live

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Local workers on blacklist

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

The blacklist of workers compiled by the Consulting Association includes construction workers in the Motherwell and Wishaw area, reveals local MSP John Pentland. Over 3,000 UK workers were identified in blacklist records seized in a raid by the Information Commissioners, with … Continue reading →

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Modern Apprenticeships

John is quoted this week in the Wishaw Press coverage of the modern apprenticeship scheme. “There are still far too many young people in Motherwell and Wishaw who are not in employment, education, or training, and Modern Apprenticeships are very important means … Continue reading →

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Letter to Lloyds

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Antonio Horte-Osorio Lloyds Banking Group 71 Lombard Street London EC3P 3BS  Dear Mr Horte-Osorio My colleague Frank Roy MP and I wish to discuss with you the recent move by your company to close your contact centre in Motherwell. We have … Continue reading →

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Local Politicians slam Lloyds treatment of workforce

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Motherwell and Wishaw’s MSP John Pentland and MP Frank Roy have slammed Lloyds for their treatment of local workers and are urging Lloyds to rethink their plans. They said that they considered the actions of Lloyds to be morally reprehensible, and that they … Continue reading →

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Careers Service is “failing young people”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

The new online careers service is failing young people, says Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland John Pentland MSP has revealed that as few as one in seven school pupils in North Lanarkshire have signed up to the Scottish Government’s … Continue reading →

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Supermarket proposal

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Conflict over the proposed location of a new supermarket should not mean an automatic veto for a major opportunity for jobs, consumers and the local economy, says John Pentland. Expressing his disappointment at North Lanarkshire Council planning officers’ recommendation to … Continue reading →

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Local modern apprentices honoured in Holyrood

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Modern apprentices and store representatives are pictured above in the Scottish Parliament, where they attended a special reception to highlight the achievements of the modern apprenticeship scheme. Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland said: “I am delighted that Sandra, Neil and Cameron were able to … Continue reading →

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Long term youth unemployment rockets

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

There are now five times as many long term unemployed young people in North Lanarkshire. New figures released in answer to a parliamentary question have revealed that the number of long term unemployed young people in Scotland has almost quadrupled … Continue reading →

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Call for town centre Careers office

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Careers Advice should be more readily available to all young people, says Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland. Following a visit to his constituency’s local careers office in Motherwell College, John is calling for the service to have a High … Continue reading →

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