UNISON
Scotland supports the Robin Hood Tax.
It is a Financial Transactions Tax (FTT) that could raise billions internationally and in the UK from the financial sector to
provide funds to tackle global poverty, climate change
and to curb cuts to public services.
We’re
urging members to take a minute to sign the Oxfam petition.
Support for the FTT is growing. France, Germany, Argentina, South
Africa and Brazil all support it.
It's vital we keep up the pressure ahead of the UN
climate talks in Durban in South Africa next month.
But
David Cameron's Government continues to side with the interests of a privileged
few in the financial sector rather than with the 99% who are suffering the
effects of the economic crisis.
Indeed the UK has fast become one of the key blockers
in the international process.
That's why it's so important for Scotland's voice to
be heard. By demonstrating our support we can show that Mr Cameron is even
isolated within the UK. It's time to stand up and be counted; it's time for the
Robin Hood Tax.
More
information at Scotland
backs the Robin Hood Tax
Interesting news today that the EU may implement FTT even without Uk approval - and then by making it a requirement of dealing with the Eurozone, force countries such as the UK and Switzerland to adopt it as well.
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