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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Glasgow Subway strikes announced during Summer Sessions events
GLASGOW Subway workers are set to go on strike, causing disruption around a series of major gigs. On Tuesday, Unite the union confirmed more than 100 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) workers had voted to reject an interim offer tabled by employers. The National told how previous strikes – which were meant to take place last weekend – were suspended in an "act of good faith" in order to vote on the interim offer. Strike action is now set to take place on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, disrupting three Summer Sessions gigs in Bellahouston Park. READ MORE: Plans published for revamp of Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries after demolition axed Sting is set to perform on Wednesday, while Simple Minds play on Friday and Stereophonics play on Saturday. Workers say they believe the Subway system is "struggling" to operate due to "chronic understaffing", while staff are "routinely working up to 10 hours beyond contracted hours" to keep the system running. The union said its members were often called in to work shifts at short notice, "leading to significant work-life pressures". Commenting, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's Glasgow subway members are fed up with SPT's half measures and failure to deliver decent working conditions. 'It has had every opportunity to sort out understaffing, shift pay and working hours. The workers have rightly said enough is enough because the subway is running on empty. SPT know what it needs to do to resolve the dispute but has entirely failed to act. ' READ MORE: 'Unexplained' death as man's body found inside caravan in Dundee Andrew Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: 'The offer tabled by SPT was overwhelmingly rejected by our members. 'Strike action is now set to take place over a series of days bringing the subway to a stop. SPT has only itself to blame for failing to come up with any workable solution to this dispute which stretches back to last year." An SPT spokesperson said: ''Despite ongoing negotiations and a revised reasonable and fair offer being made to Unite the Union, Union members have decided to go ahead with planned industrial action on Wednesday 25 June, Friday 27 June and Saturday 28 June. "As a result, Subway customers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements across all three days (25, 27 & 28 June 2025). Customers are advised to monitor social media for updates. Full services will run Thursday 26 June from 0630 and Sunday 29 June from 1000. "SPT remains committed to seeking a resolution through positive ongoing negotiations.'
The National
4 days ago
- Business
- The National
Glasgow Subway set for disruption as strikes announced
On Tuesday, Unite the union confirmed more than 100 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) workers had voted to reject an interim offer tabled by employers. The National told how previous strikes – which were meant to take place last weekend during Glasgow's Summer Sessions – were suspended in an "act of good faith", in order to vote on the interim offer. Strike action is now set to take place on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. READ MORE: Plans published for revamp of Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries after demolition axed Workers say they believe the Subway system is "struggling" to operate due to "chronic understaffing", while staff are "routinely working up to 10 hours beyond contracted hours" to keep the system running. The union said its members were often called in to work shifts at short notice, "leading to significant work-life pressures". Commenting, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's Glasgow subway members are fed up with SPT's half measures and failure to deliver decent working conditions. 'It has had every opportunity to sort out understaffing, shift pay and working hours. The workers have rightly said enough is enough because the subway is running on empty. SPT know what it needs to do to resolve the dispute but has entirely failed to act. ' READ MORE: 'Unexplained' death as man's body found inside caravan in Dundee Andrew Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: 'The offer tabled by SPT was overwhelmingly rejected by our members. 'Strike action is now set to take place over a series of days bringing the subway to a stop. SPT has only itself to blame for failing to come up with any workable solution to this dispute which stretches back to last year." SPT has been contacted for comment.
Glasgow Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Update issued ahead of Glasgow subway strike action
More than 100 Glasgow Subway workers, represented by the Unite union, were set to walk out on Saturday, June 21. However, the industrial action has been paused following a new offer from SPT. READ MORE: Glasgow subway set to close during huge Bellahouston Park gigs The dispute centres around pay, terms, and working conditions, with staff raising concerns over chronic understaffing and excessive overtime demands. Andrew Brown, Industrial Officer at Unite, said: 'An interim offer has been tabled by SPT. "Our members will now decide if it provides a temporary solution until a wider long-term agreement can be secured. "Strike action has been suspended for this Saturday, June 21, as an act of good faith while members are balloted on the offer.' Unite claims that SPT workers are frequently working up to 10 hours beyond their contracted 39 hours per week to keep the subway system operational. The union says the service is 'struggling' due to severe staff shortages. A ballot on the offer is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 22. If the offer is rejected, further strike action is planned for June 25, 27, and 28. READ MORE: Glasgow Summer Sessions announced event full of punk legends These dates coincide with several major events, including the Punk All Dayer festival featuring the Sex Pistols, and concerts by Sting, Simple Minds, and Stereophonics at Bellahouston Park as part of the city's Summer Sessions. The Glasgow Times reported last year that a number of punk legends would be performing at the park as part of the Punk All Dayer festival on June 21. A continuous overtime ban will also begin on 13 June, further impacting operations in the run-up to the strikes.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Glasgow subway strike paused as union votes on offer
A planned strike on the Glasgow subway has been called off this than 100 Unite union workers were set to walk out on Saturday in a dispute over working following an interim offer by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), it has been suspended as members vote on the new pay, terms and conditions offer on said that if there is no agreement, strike action on 25, 27 and 28 June will still go ahead. A continuous overtime ban has also been in place since 13 strike dates coincided with Summer Sessions' outdoor gigs at Bellahouston Park - the Sex Pistols during the Punk All Dayer festival on 21 June, Sting on 25 June, Simple Minds on 27 June and Stereophonics on 28 said train drivers and station staff feel "totally devalued and ignored" because of working conditions, and are often working 10 hours beyond their contracts or being asked to take shifts at short said the subway system is "struggling" to operate due to chronic understaffing and that industrial action would cause "major disruption".Andrew Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: "An interim offer has been tabled by SPT. Our members will now decide if it provides a temporary solution until a wider long-term agreement can be secured."Strike action has been suspended for this Saturday (21 June) as an act of good faith while members are balloted on the offer."
Times
12-06-2025
- Times
‘Violent monster' on day release after serving one year in jail
A 'violent monster' whose former partner died after he subjected her to mental and physical abuse has been allowed out of prison one year after being sentenced. Andrew Brown, 33, who was sentenced to four years in prison last year for his behaviour against Demi Hannaway, has been let out of jail unescorted on 'day release', it has emerged. Hannaway died in May 2021, aged 23, and it was ruled that she had taken her own life. However, his abusive behaviour came to light afterwards and Hannaway's family believe that Brown should have been charged with killing her. Dorothy Bain KC, the lord advocate, ordered a fresh investigation into her death after a meeting with her relatives in February.
