WORKERS at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) student bar, cafe and venue must be reinstated on guaranteed-hours contracts, Richard Leonard and Jeremy Corbyn urged over the weekend.

Scottish Labour leader Mr Leonard visited the GSA on Sunday to deliver a letter from Labour leader Mr Corbyn and himself that outlines demands for the 25 young workers that include a £10 an hour wage.

During a meeting between the party leaders and workers last week, the workers said they were told in August that their hours would be cut due to the venue being two weeks from liquidation.

In September, the workers were promised that they would be given minimum-hour contracts and previously set working conditions such as paid breaks.

After these promises were broken with a lack of notice that left many of them unable to pay rent or bills, the workers were joined by students in a protest against the “disgraceful” treatment.

The letter read: “We were shocked to learn about the vast amounts of money spent by the GSA — the private funders of the students’ association — on the refurbishment of the Mackintosh Building, yet at the same time the venue claimed to be unable to provide working hours to their staff.

“We understand that more than 25 people have effectively lost their income and jobs as a result.”

Unite hospitality organiser Bryan Simpson said the way the workers had been treated was “a disgrace.

“Three months ago they were promised minimum hour contracts. Not only did they have their hours cut but they have been effectively made redundant with no hours till January, with packages of as little as £100 after years of loyal service.

“Our members appreciate that Jeremy and Richard took time out of their busy schedule to support them. Not only did they listen, but they wrote to GSA requesting their intervention.”