UK: Women workers bring Glasgow to a standstill

by Conrad Landin

Morning Star | October 24, 2018

Strikers march to Glasgow Council’s city chambers for a mass rally during a 48 hour strike by 8,000 GMB and Unison members over an equal pay claim

SCOTLAND’S largest city was brought to a standstill today as women workers made history in the largest ever strike over equal pay.

Care workers, cleaners and school dinner ladies were among 8,000 women council employees and contractors staging a two-day walkout in Glasgow.

UK: Solidarity strikers threatened with legal action by Glasgow council

by Conrad Landin

Morning Star | October 24, 2018

Women march on the first day of the strike for equal pay

SNP council chiefs came under fire today for threatening workers refusing to cross picket lines with Tory anti-union laws.

Brave male dustbin workers, street cleaners and parking wardens in Glasgow refused to clock on while women working as care workers, cleaners, and school-dinner ladies picketed outside their depots over equal pay.