TRADE unionists and community activists have taken the fight against cuts to the doorstep of Scotland’s biggest council.

Workers rallied at Glasgow City Chambers today to demand an end to 16 years of austerity at the authority that has seen services slashed and cost thousands of jobs.

The rally came on the eve of a city budget meeting where councillors will be asked to endorse a plan to cut more than £82 million from essential services over the next three years, compounding more than half a billion torn from council coffers by Scottish government cuts over the last decade.

Unison shop steward Chris Sermanni told the Star: “Around 100 people turned up today to support the trade unions position demanding Glasgow's politicians set a legal no cut budget. 

“Speakers included representatives of the trade unions — Unison, GMB, Unite and EIS as well as community activists.

“All spoke of the devastating impact that over a decade of austerity has already had on services in the city, and the grave consequences of passing tomorrow’s cuts. 

“The message that was sent to those in power in Glasgow — stand up for the city.”