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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Glasgow subway staff to strike during Summer Sessions
Glasgow subway workers have voted for a series of strikes later this month which will disrupt the service during major music events. The 24-hour walk-outs will take place during Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park on 21, 25, 27 and 28 June. The Unite union says 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 notice. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) said it is looking at what the action means for rail services. SPT director of transport operations Richard Robinson said: "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." Members of Unite voted by 97.5% for strike action, with 100 workers taking part. Strike dates coincide with four 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 June. A continuous overtime ban will also be in place from 13 June. More stories from Glasgow & West Scotland More stories from Scotland Unite says the subway system is "struggling" to operate due to chronic understaffing and that industrial action would cause "major disruption". The union has warned that strikes could escalate over the summer unless working conditions improve. General secretary Sharon Graham said: "Unite's Glasgow subway members 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." Punk icons signed up for Glasgow Summer Sessions Subway spends £120,000 after stability complaints Glasgow says goodbye to old subway trains
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Glasgow subway staff to strike during Summer Sessions
Glasgow subway workers have voted for a series of strikes later this month which will disrupt the service during major music events. The 24-hour walk-outs will take place during Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park on 21, 25, 27 and 28 June. The Unite union says 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 notice. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) said it is looking at what the action means for rail services. SPT director of transport operations Richard Robinson said: "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." Members of Unite voted by 97.5% for strike action, with 100 workers taking part. Strike dates coincide with four 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 June. A continuous overtime ban will also be in place from 13 June. More stories from Glasgow & West Scotland More stories from Scotland Unite says the subway system is "struggling" to operate due to chronic understaffing and that industrial action would cause "major disruption". The union has warned that strikes could escalate over the summer unless working conditions improve. General secretary Sharon Graham said: "Unite's Glasgow subway members 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." Punk icons signed up for Glasgow Summer Sessions Subway spends £120,000 after stability complaints Glasgow says goodbye to old subway trains
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow subway set to close during Bellahouston Park gigs
Unite the union has confirmed that its members at the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)—including over 100 subway workers—have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, with 97.5% backing strikes over working conditions. Subway services are now scheduled to be completely shut down on June 21, 25, 27, and 28. READ MORE: Glasgow subway workers could strike over working conditions 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. READ MORE: Glasgow Summer Sessions announced event full of punk legends Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's Glasgow subway members 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 has chosen not to act.' The dispute centres on what Unite describes as chronic understaffing, with workers allegedly routinely exceeding their contracted hours by up to 10 hours a week. The union claims there has been no progress on improving shift patterns, overtime pay, or weekend allowances, and that staff are often called in at short notice to cover shortages. Unite industrial officer Andrew Brown added: '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 understaffed.' The strike threatens to severely impact city transport during key summer cultural events and may lead to wider disruptions if the dispute continues. Unite has warned that industrial action could escalate further into the summer unless SPT takes steps to address staff grievances. Commuters and event-goers are being advised to plan ahead and seek alternative travel arrangements during the affected dates.
Glasgow Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Punk All Dayer 2025 to cause Glasgow road disruptions
The Punk All Dayer festival will take place at Bellahouston Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025, featuring iconic acts including Sex Pistols members Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock—performing with Frank Carter—alongside The Stranglers, The Undertones, and Buzzcocks. The event forms part of the Glasgow Summer Sessions, which will also see Simple Minds perform on June 27 and Stereophonics on June 28. READ MORE: Over 40 road closures in Glasgow today as Race for Life takes place To accommodate the large crowds expected across these dates, Glasgow City Council has announced a series of temporary road closures and parking restrictions in the Bellahouston area to ensure public safety and traffic flow. Full road closures will be in place for all vehicles, excluding emergency services and those with explicit permission from the council, from 10am on June 21 until 2am on June 22. Additional closures will follow from 10am on June 25 to 2am on June 26, from 10am on June 27 to 2am on June 28, and again from 10am on June 28 until 2am on June 29. Affected Roads: Ardo Gardens (entire length) Bellahouston Drive (between Mosspark Boulevard and Moness Drive – access to sports centre until 9:30pm) Hinshelwood Drive (between Ardo Gardens and Skene Road) Mosspark Boulevard (between Bellahouston Drive and Mosspark Drive) Evening road closures will also be in effect from 9:30pm to 2am on June 21, 25, 27, and 28. Affected Roads: Broomloan Road (Paisley Road West to Edmiston Drive) Bellahouston Drive (Moness Drive to Paisley Road West) Dumbreck Road (Paisley Road West and the Northbound M77 off Ramp to Dumbreck Road) M8 Westbound off-ramp (Dumbreck Interchange to Dumbreck Road) Nithsdale Road (Dumbreck Road to Maxwell Drive) Paisley Road West (Helen Street to Edmiston Drive) Mosspark Boulevard (Bellahouston Drive to Corkerhill Road) Parking restrictions, including no waiting, loading, or unloading, will be enforced from 4am on June 20 to 2am on June 22, and again from 4am on June 24 to 2am on June 29. READ MORE: ScotRail issue statement after teen sadly dies following beach incident Affected Roads Include: Ardo Gardens (for its entire length) Bellahouston Drive (Paisley Road West to Clunie Road) Broomloan Road (Paisley Road West to Edmiston Drive) Dumbreck Road (Paisley Road West to Mosspark Boulevard) Mosspark Boulevard (Corkerhill Road to Dumbreck Road) Nithsdale Road (Dumbreck Road to Fleurs Avenue) Paisley Road West (Dumbreck Road to Bellahouston Drive) Hinshelwood Drive (Ardo Gardens to Skene Road) Additional no-waiting zones will apply across numerous surrounding streets unless vehicles display a local access pass. These include: Alness Crescent Arisaig Drive Barfillan Drive Bellahouston Drive at Mosspark Boulevard Cessnock Street Corkerhill Place Dargarvel Avenue North Dargarvel Avenue South Dumbreck Avenue Dumbreck Place Dumbreck Square Dunellan Street Elizabeth Street Erskine Avenue Fleurs Avenue North Fleurs Avenue South Harley Street Jura Street Kirkdale Drive Ladybank Drive Lora Drive Maryland Drive Melfort Avenue Midlock Street Moness Drive Morven Street Mosspark Boulevard at Bellahouston Drive Mosspark Boulevard at Dumbreck Road Torridon Avenue East Torridon Avenue North Torridon Avenue West Urrdale Road READ MORE: Teen tragically dies after 'serious disturbance' at popular beach Glasgow City Council is urging residents and visitors to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during these dates. The restrictions are designed to ensure the safety of festival-goers and local road users while minimising disruption. The Punk All Dayer promises a high-energy celebration of punk history, and with careful planning, the city aims to ensure it runs smoothly for everyone.
