The Scottish Unemployed Workers Network (SUWN) is a left-leaning political organisation in Scotland[1] which advocates on behalf of unemployed working-class people. It aims to be "a source of advice and information" as well as a vehicle for campaigning and organisation.[2]
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| Abbreviation | SUWN |
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Region | Scotland |
| Website | scottishunemployedworkers |
The organisation is based principally in Dundee and campaigns heavily on the issues of welfare sanctions[3] and poverty.[4][5] The organisation has highlighted the struggle of many people to find jobs and the challenges in living on benefits.[6] In December 2014, the organisation published a detailed report claiming that Scottish welfare claimants are being hit by excessive and arbitrary sanctions as a result of UK Government welfare reforms.[1][7]
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editReferences
edit- ^ a b Maxwell, Jamie (5 December 2014). "Revealed: how the poor are punished by welfare reforms". The National.
- ^ "SUWN About Us". Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ Wilson, Alan (6 November 2014). "Expectant mother-of-two says inability to use computer has left her without cash for food or heat". The Courier (Dundee). Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ Dinnie, Steven (4 December 2014). "Protesters to take to the streets of Dundee on anti-poverty march". The Courier (Dundee). Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ Hamilton, Lindsey (4 December 2014). "Protest to put focus on poverty in Dundee". Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ Macnab, Scott (15 February 2012). "Scottish unemployment: women bear brunt as 400 lose jobs every day". The Scotsman. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ "Lights, camera, sanction! — Bob Servant film extra volunteer loses £100 of benefits". The Courier (Dundee). 9 December 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.