Fabiani Recognises Efforts of Christmas Workers

Strathaven based MSP Linda Fabiani has voiced her appreciation for the efforts of Christmas and New Year workers.

Commenting on the sacrifices they make at this time of year Ms Fabiani said:

“While many of us are celebrating the festive season with families and friends many others will be out working to provide essential services.

“Police, fire and rescue, ambulance, nurses and doctors and all the support staff are just some of the jobs we associate with 24 hour 365 days a year cover and their work is essential to our personal and societies well-being.

“There are many other workers who will work through this holiday period in shops, restaurants, hotels and a great many industries that will not receive our gratitude for the jobs they do.

“I am lucky enough to be able to spend Christmas day at home, as will many others but we should spare a thought for those who would wish to do the same but whose work does not allow them to take time off.

“All of us use services that require to be covered over the festive period like the shops on a daily basis and we may even have need for an emergency service and it is simply not possible for these people to stop work.

“For all of the workers kept busy over this period I wish them all the best for the festive season.”