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The National
5 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
6 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Subway news, interviews and updates
Operated by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), it features a 15-station, single-loop underground light-metro. This unique system serves both Glasgow's city centre and West End. (Image: Archive) Read on for all the latest Glasgow Subway news, interviews and updates. Latest Glasgow Subway news As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Glasgow Subway news stories. Glasgow Subway issues warning ahead of Glasgow Summer Sessions Update issued ahead of Glasgow subway strike action Glasgow subway workers could strike over working conditions Where does the Glasgow Subway go? The Glasgow Subway map features a 10-mile circuit with 15 stations, connecting the West End and the city centre. The subway includes both an inner circle that runs anticlockwise and an outer circle that runs clockwise. (Image: Newsquest) The stations are: Bridge Street, Buchanan Street, Cessnock, Cowcaddens, Govan, Hillhead, Ibrox, Kelvinbridge, Kelvinhall, Kinning Park, Partick, Shields Road, St Enoch, St George's Cross, and West Street. Glasgow Subway timetable Glasgow's Subway runs from 6.30am to 11.40pm from Monday to Saturday and 10am to 6.12pm on Sunday. Trains come every four minutes at peak times and every six to eight minutes during off-peak times. A complete circuit of all 15 stations takes 24 minutes. Glasgow Subway tickets An adult single costs £1.85 while a return ticket is £3.50. To travel all day (unlimited), the ticket will cost £4.45. All ticket prices, including the Subway Smartcard, can be found here. Glasgow Subway card The Glasgow Subway offers commuters a money-saving option known as the Subway Smartcard. Go here to find out more information. Is there a Glasgow Subway park and ride? Parking options are provided at three Subway stations. These are Bridge Street, Kelvinbridge and Shields Road Subway stations. Park and Ride (all day parking and return Subway journey) costs £7.90. Short-term parking for 30 minutes is £1.05, parking for one hour costs £2.05, and for two hours is £3.10. Getting to the Ibrox from the subway Ibrox Stadium is easily accessible via the Subway, located just a short walk from the station. The Subway takes up to 15 minutes to travel on the Outer Circle from the city centre. What happened to the subway's old carriages? Glasgow's old fleet of subway trains were pulled in June 2024 after transporting passengers across the city for 44 years. The 1980 Metro-Cammell trains were famous for their orange exterior and retro interior becoming an iconic part of Glasgow heritage. Some carriages were bought by enthusiasts, like train legend Francis Bourgeois. Though he did reveal the cushions on the carriage had a 'mature urine smell'. If you'd like to see one yourself, we previously reported one of the trains will be preserved in the Riverside Transport Museum in the city.
Rhyl Journal
03-06-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Subway workers vote to strike in row over pay and working conditions
Unite said more than 100 staff employed in Glasgow's Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) subway voted by 97.5% in favour of industrial action, with a series of 24-hour stoppages planned later this month. Strikes are to take place on June 21, 25, 27 and 28 while an overtime ban will be in place from June 13. The union warned that chronic under-staffing has led to the subway system struggling, with train drivers and station staff often working up to 10 hours over their contract of 39 hours per week. Unite said that SPT has not made any improvements, and that staff are frequently called in to work additional shifts at short notice. The subway system will be closed on the day of the Punk All Dayer festival in Bellahouston Park, which features acts like the Sex Pistols, Sting, Simple Minds and Stereophonics. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's Glasgow subway members membership feel totally devalued and ignored. 'We will not tolerate our members being exhausted and underpaid. The subway system is running on empty. 'SPT has had every opportunity to resolve the chronic issues that have resulted in this dispute but have chosen not to act.' Andrew Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: 'The strike action will cause major disruption across the subway system but this is entirely the fault of SPT's management which has continuously ignored the workers' concerns about being overstretched and under-staffed.' SPT said it is 'disappointed' workers have resorted to striking, but maintained it will work with the union to resolve any issues. Director of transport operations Richard Robinson said: 'We have been notified by the Unite the Union that it intends to ask its members to take strike action on June 21, 25, 27 and 28. 'SPT is currently looking at what this means for services on those days. 'While we are disappointed that Unite has chosen to take this action while we are still in active discussions, SPT remains committed to working with Unite to resolve all issues as we plan for future working arrangements for the Subway.'
North Wales Chronicle
03-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Subway workers vote to strike in row over pay and working conditions
Unite said more than 100 staff employed in Glasgow's Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) subway voted by 97.5% in favour of industrial action, with a series of 24-hour stoppages planned later this month. Strikes are to take place on June 21, 25, 27 and 28 while an overtime ban will be in place from June 13. The union warned that chronic under-staffing has led to the subway system struggling, with train drivers and station staff often working up to 10 hours over their contract of 39 hours per week. Unite said that SPT has not made any improvements, and that staff are frequently called in to work additional shifts at short notice. The subway system will be closed on the day of the Punk All Dayer festival in Bellahouston Park, which features acts like the Sex Pistols, Sting, Simple Minds and Stereophonics. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's Glasgow subway members membership feel totally devalued and ignored. 'We will not tolerate our members being exhausted and underpaid. The subway system is running on empty. 'SPT has had every opportunity to resolve the chronic issues that have resulted in this dispute but have chosen not to act.' Andrew Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: 'The strike action will cause major disruption across the subway system but this is entirely the fault of SPT's management which has continuously ignored the workers' concerns about being overstretched and under-staffed.' SPT said it is 'disappointed' workers have resorted to striking, but maintained it will work with the union to resolve any issues. Director of transport operations Richard Robinson said: 'We have been notified by the Unite the Union that it intends to ask its members to take strike action on June 21, 25, 27 and 28. 'SPT is currently looking at what this means for services on those days. 'While we are disappointed that Unite has chosen to take this action while we are still in active discussions, SPT remains committed to working with Unite to resolve all issues as we plan for future working arrangements for the Subway.'
South Wales Guardian
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Subway workers vote to strike in row over pay and working conditions
Unite said more than 100 staff employed in Glasgow's Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) subway voted by 97.5% in favour of industrial action, with a series of 24-hour stoppages planned later this month. Strikes are to take place on June 21, 25, 27 and 28 while an overtime ban will be in place from June 13. The union warned that chronic under-staffing has led to the subway system struggling, with train drivers and station staff often working up to 10 hours over their contract of 39 hours per week. Unite said that SPT has not made any improvements, and that staff are frequently called in to work additional shifts at short notice. The subway system will be closed on the day of the Punk All Dayer festival in Bellahouston Park, which features acts like the Sex Pistols, Sting, Simple Minds and Stereophonics. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's Glasgow subway members membership feel totally devalued and ignored. 'We will not tolerate our members being exhausted and underpaid. The subway system is running on empty. 'SPT has had every opportunity to resolve the chronic issues that have resulted in this dispute but have chosen not to act.' Andrew Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: 'The strike action will cause major disruption across the subway system but this is entirely the fault of SPT's management which has continuously ignored the workers' concerns about being overstretched and under-staffed.' SPT said it is 'disappointed' workers have resorted to striking, but maintained it will work with the union to resolve any issues. Director of transport operations Richard Robinson said: 'We have been notified by the Unite the Union that it intends to ask its members to take strike action on June 21, 25, 27 and 28. 'SPT is currently looking at what this means for services on those days. 'While we are disappointed that Unite has chosen to take this action while we are still in active discussions, SPT remains committed to working with Unite to resolve all issues as we plan for future working arrangements for the Subway.'
