Scottish Unemployed Workers Network

Scottish Unemployed Workers Network

Abbreviation	SUWN
Region	Scotland
Website	scottishunemployedworkers.net

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]

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]}

See also

• Scottish Socialist Party

References

1. Maxwell, Jamie (5 December 2014). "Revealed: how the poor are punished by welfare reforms". The National .
2. "SUWN About Us" . Retrieved 5 December 2014.
3. 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.
4. Dinnie, Steven (4 December 2014). "Protesters to take to the streets of Dundee on anti-poverty march". The Courier (Dundee). Retrieved 5 December 2014.
5. Hamilton, Lindsey (4 December 2014). "Protest to put focus on poverty in Dundee". Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
6. Macnab, Scott (15 February 2012). "Scottish unemployment: women bear brunt as 400 lose jobs every day". The Scotsman . Retrieved 5 December 2014.
7. "Lights, camera, sanction! — Bob Servant film extra volunteer loses £100 of benefits". The Courier (Dundee). 9 December 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.