Subway workers in Glasgow have voted for a strike after long-standing tensions over pay and poor working conditions reached a breaking point, according to the union Unite. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Subway workers in Glasgow have voted for a strike after long-standing tensions over pay and poor working conditions reached a breaking point, according to the union Unite
A subway station in Glasgow | PA

More than 97% of 100+ staff at Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) supported industrial action. Strike dates include June 21, 25, 27, and 28, with an overtime ban beginning June 13.

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Strike Driven by Poor Staffing and Overworked Employees

Union officials said workers feel ignored and underpaid, as many are forced to work up to 10 hours beyond their weekly 39-hour contracts. Shifts are often assigned at short notice.

Sharon Graham, Unite’s general secretary, said the strike highlights a subway system “running on empty” and urged SPT to take responsibility. She added the agency had multiple chances to fix the issues but chose not to act.

Andrew Brown, Unite’s industrial officer, stressed that the strike will disrupt service but blamed SPT leadership for ignoring urgent staff concerns for too long.

Strike Expected to Disrupt Events and City Travel

The strike will impact service during the Punk All Dayer festival at Bellahouston Park, which features major acts including the Sex Pistols, Sting, and Simple Minds.

SPT expressed disappointment but confirmed it remains in dialogue with Unite. Transport operations director Richard Robinson said officials are assessing how the strike will affect services on those dates.

SPT emphasized its commitment to finding a solution while continuing active discussions with the union. However, frustration among workers remains high as staffing levels remain unchanged.

With mounting pressure and no agreement in sight, the strike reflects broader unrest in Scotland’s public transport sector and a growing demand for fair treatment on the job.

Source: www.scotsman.com

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