GLASGOW’S striking janitors were dealt a blow this week as bosses threatened to slash their jobs.
The school janitors escalated their strike action this week in a bid to be granted an extra payment worth between £500 and £1,000 a year for undertaking duties which are dirty, involve regular outdoor working and heavy lifting.
On Thursday, their union Unison met with Cordia management to discuss a resolution to the industrial action, which has been ongoing since January.
Roger McKenzie talks to general secretary of Unison CHRISTINA McANEA about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on members, the local government funding emergency and the threat of Reform UK
Solidarity is needed for the longest strike in NHS history, argues HENRY FOWLER of Strike Map


