CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2020
OPINION 05 Alan Wilson on how SELECT can
CORONAVIRUS 16
Read our four-page guide to surviving the COVID-19 pandemic
help during the coronavirus crisis
NEWS 06 Find out how we’re supporting 08 New offi ce bearers elected at 10 SELECT has its say in the debate 12 High-tech hub providing even 14 Discover some of the work we’ve
Members during the pandemic Branch Updates and AGMs over the future of retentions more health and safety benefi ts been doing on Members’ behalf TECHNICAL 26
All you need to know about the 18th Edition Amendment
FOCUS 36
Marking International Workers’ Memorial Day
APPRENTICES 21
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APPRENTICES 24
Inspiring fi lm celebrates the rise of female apprentices
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MANAGING EDITOR Iain Mason
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select.org.uk
EDITOR Sarah Wolstencroft
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0141 560 3022
DESIGN & PRODUCTION Ryan Swinney
ryan@connectcommunications.co.uk
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ADVERTISING David Hughes
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Politicians show their support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week
TRAINING
We catch up with the latest class of Eff ective Manager students
New course launched covering emergency lighting essentials
FOCUS
Len Bunton gives his advice on preventing cashfl ow problems
38 Shattering the myths around public sector procurement PRODUCT SHOWCASE
All the latest gadgets and gear to make your working life easier
DIARY
Meet Linda Rolfe in our latest Getting to Know You feature
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