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Coronavirus: union calls for clarity over 'key worker' talks with Scottish councils

09.07.2020 - 14:34

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The Scottish Government has been criticised over talks for "key workers" to protect public services in the coronavirus crisis.In Scotland, all 32 councils have been given freedom to draw up lists following school closures.The GMB union suggested the approach is too vague, warning: "This does not look like a coordinated response to us, because it isn’t one."Deputy First Minister John Swinney had earlier set out three main categories.

He confirmed children of workers such as nurses and police will get access to learning and childcare.The top priority covers those directly responding to the coronavirus response.

A second tier covers most emergency services, while a third covers workers whose absence would hurt essential services.Councils were