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Another economy is possible
On the occasion of Scottish Labour Party conference, CRAIG ANDERSON of CWU looks to North Ayrshire where Community Wealth Building projects that really benefit the community provide a bold example to all Scottish Labour councils

CWU MEMBERS, like all of us, are facing a cost-of-living crisis caused by an economic system based on the extraction of wealth, a system that enables oil and gas companies such as Shell and BP to post record profits while our members face a 54 per cent increase in their energy bills.
Our members have worked tirelessly throughout the Covid pandemic keeping our country connected and delivering huge quantities of mail on levels never seen before.
Employers need to recognise our members’ role and commitment during this past period and must provide financial stability in upcoming pay negotiations to combat the cost-of-living crisis.
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