Mark Ruskell backs workers in Mossmorran walkout
Mark Ruskell MSP has offered support to workers who have staged a walkout at the Mossmorran gas plant in Fife.
The Daily Record has reported agency staff have walked out at the controversial plant over health and safety concerns and working conditions, including concerns over the recent flaring, which caused light pollution across Fife and Edinburgh.
Commenting, Mark Ruskell said: “The Mossmorran workers are absolutely right to take a stand. This comes on a day when SEPA, which monitors the risk of pollution or environmental damage, has rated the site ‘poor’.
“Mossmorran is an industrial relic and the frontline of our climate emergency challenge. Not only has the site been causing misery for the local community with unplanned flaring, now we hear staff are concerned about safety. This community faces an uncertain future, with no attempt to build sustainable alternative jobs in the area.
“Neither ministers or operators have engaged enough with this community. The plant must be made fit for a net-zero carbon Scotland or they must plan well ahead for closure. If the plant has to shut in the years to come, then discussions about what is next for this community need to start now.”