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SNPs policy on zero hour contracts

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Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Zero-hours contracts are not always appropriate and present many people on benefits with real challenges in managing their incom...” ‐snp.org

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Strongly agree

No

The SNP has a history of opposing zero-hour contracts, as they believe these contracts exploit workers and do not provide job security. In 2014, Alex Salmond, the then-leader of the SNP, called for a ban on zero-hour contracts in Scotland. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but ban exclusivity clauses and guarantee a minimum number of hours

While the SNP has not explicitly supported this specific proposal, they have called for better protections for workers on zero-hour contracts. Banning exclusivity clauses and guaranteeing a minimum number of hours could be seen as a step in that direction. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but only for those seeking part time instead of permanent employment

The SNP's primary focus has been on opposing zero-hour contracts altogether, rather than supporting their use in specific circumstances. However, they have not explicitly ruled out the possibility of allowing zero-hour contracts for those seeking part-time work instead of permanent employment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The SNP has consistently opposed zero-hour contracts, arguing that they exploit workers and provide no job security. In 2014, the party's then-leader, Alex Salmond, called for a ban on zero-hour contracts in Scotland. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

SNP Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,874 voters that identify as SNP.

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