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Waverley workers hit back at ‘scandalous’ conditions

CLEANING and maintenance workers at Scotland’s biggest railway station will strike later this month over “scandalous” working conditions.

Their union RMT said contractor ISS had reneged on promises to improve staff accommodation facilities and instal air conditioning. 

Members are instructed not to book on for any shifts on Sunday January 27.

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