Join us in shaping the future of fair work in Scotland with engaging discussions and innovative ideas at this exciting event on Tuesday 11 November at The Yotel, 68-73 Queen St, Edinburgh. Overview  Celebrating 10 years of the Fair Work Convention in 2025. This event is a chance to reflect on a decade of fair … Read more

We welcome the publication of two important reports from the Scottish Government today, The Fair Work Action Plan: impact report 2025 and the National Strategy for Economic Transformation – Third Annual Report. We look forward to working alongside the Government to help fulfil the recommendations from these reports. Read both reports here: The Fair Work Action Plan: impact … Read more

An online hub was launched in April to help Scottish businesses embrace Fair Work practices—and it’s designed with simplicity and impact in mind. Created in collaboration with key stakeholders, this digital resource offers employers a clear, easy-to-navigate starting point to explore what Fair Work means. From practical guidance to links to expert organisations, the hub … Read more

The Fair Work Convention have appointed Chris Westcott as its new Co-Chair, alongside its existing Co-Chair, Professor Patricia Findlay. Chris will take up the role replacing Mary Alexander who stood down from the Convention following her retirement. Chris Westcott is Colleague Experience Director  for Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions. He is … Read more

Aileen McLeod, Director of Business Planning and Commercial for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has stepped down from the Fair Work Convention. Aileen joined the Convention in 2021 and has been a passionate advocate for the practical action needed for a just transition towards a ‘net zero’ society and economy. The Convention would like to … Read more

The Fair Work Convention have published a new Fair Work Data Tool which gives, for the first time enhanced access to Fair Work Measurement Framework data. Our Fair Work Data tool gives policy makers, employers, analysts, researchers, journalists and the general public exclusive access to Scotland’s Fair Work Measurement Framework data. This tool allows efficient … Read more

Following her retirement as Deputy Regional Secretary at Unite the Union, Mary Alexander has submitted her resignation as Co-Chair of the Fair Work Convention. After serving on the Fair Work Convention for ten years, both as a member and Co- Chair, Mary has stepped down as Co-Chair of the Fair Work Convention after chairing her … Read more

Fair Work Convention Co-Chairs, Mary Alexander and Professor Patricia Findlay have written the foreword in CIPD Scotland’s Survey Report Working Lives Scotland 2025. This is the sixth CIPD Working Lives Scotland report, which continues to provide significant and valuable insight into workers’ experiences of fair work as well as how workplaces in Scotland are progressing … Read more

As part of the Scottish Government’s Fair Work Festival, the Fair Work Convention has launched two new support tools, a Self-Assessment Tool for Workers and a Fair Work Data Tool. The Self-Assessment Tool for Workers asks workers how fair they think their workplace is against the five dimensions of fair work (effective voice, security, opportunity, … Read more

The Fair Work Festival 2025 takes place from Monday 9 June to Friday 13 June. It’s open to employers and workers who want to learn more about fair work and how to implement it in their organisation. The Fair Work Convention are planning to showcase our new Self-Assessment tool at the ‘Fair Work Tools Unlocked’ … Read more