Scottish Socialist Party

The SSP is Scotland’s socialist party that stands for the transformation of society. We fight to replace capitalism with socialism; an economic system based on social need and environmental protection rather than private profit and ecological destruction.

Wednesday, December 11, 2002

BBC NEWS | Scotland | Socialists urge minimum wage rise

The Scottish Socialists are calling for a higher minimum wage and a shorter working week.

Party leader Tommy Sheridan said public service workers should be paid at least £7.32 an hour andcalled for the introduction of a maximum 35-hour week.

Mr Sheridan said the changes would help eradicate low pay and create 24,000 jobs.
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