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Glasgow binmen jump to avoid rats leaping from bins during collections in city

Chris Mitchell, who has been involved in the sector for 20 years, says the rodents are "taking over the city".

Daily Record

Glasgow Budget: disco, walkouts and protests as council cuts approved

A walkout by Labour councillors was soundtracked by a disco classic from protesters, as the city council met to set it's annual budget.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow workplace parking charge among 'long term funding solutions' city needs, claim Greens

A day of action to highlight the impact of cuts on city services came ahead of the SNP's proposed budget - and the Green party confirmed they will not be putting forward an alternative budget.

Glasgow Live

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Glasgow Fly-tipping rising in unmonitored areas after Christmas

The council admitted there had been rise in the problem since the festive season, while under-pressure staff urged members of the public to report those doing the dumping.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow teachers warn colleagues are struggling to feed families as strike begins

A protest was held in George Square as teachers in Glasgow went out on strike on Monday in a dispute over pay, with many saying they felt they had no choice except strike action due to the current cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow union leader warns anti-strike bill could spark nationwide action

Proposals to require some public sector staff to continue working during a strike

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's long-serving cleansing workers retire after 84 years of service

Wullie Nixon and John Martin were both thanked by colleagues on their retirement, while the GMB union called for a return of council award ceremonies to thank long-serving staff.

Glasgow Live

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Glasgow union boss dressed as 'giant rat' thanks workers for strike support

Chris Mitchell urged other unions to "continue the fight" as they push for better deals on pay and conditions, and thanks them for support during industrial action earlier in the year.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cleansing workers face 'nightmare before Christmas' as festive waste piles up

With piles of rubbish dumped int he streets and concerns about the impact their own Christmas holidays will have, Glasgow's cleansing workers are urging the public to be patient.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow gritting teams at 'breaking point as hundreds complain about untreated streets'

Workers trying to grit the city streets have raised concerns over the potential dangers, with some areas being left as staff focus on priority streets around schools and hospitals.

Glasgow Live

Crikey’s Peter Fray apologises over Walkleys outburst as speculation surrounds Chris Dore’s News Corp exit

Crikey editor told to pipe down after ‘unacceptable’ heckling of ABC winners. Plus: faint praise from the Australian for its departing editor-in-chief

The Guardian - AU

Glasgow 'nightmare before Christmas' as cleansing workers miss out on backpay

Union leaders sad they were concerned COSAL was looking to u-turn on the pay settlement agreed earlier this year to end strike action, after staff missed out on 'hundreds of pounds' of back-dated pay

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council spend millions on new technology to help reduce bin complaints

A new system which will help track and manage collections is to be installed in every Glasgow bin lorry, although union bosses have argued the money should instead have been spent on staff.

Glasgow Live

Australian TV networks scramble as news of the Queen’s death breaks in early morning

Word of the Queen’s passing came too late for the morning papers but breakfast TV filled the void. Plus: Laura Tingle’s election coverage praised

The Guardian - AU

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Huge mountain of rubbish builds outside Scots dump as bin strikes continue across country

Shocking pictures taken outside Dawsholm Recycling Centre in Glasgow shows discarded household furniture including sofas, microwaves and washing machines being left along the fence.

Glasgow Live

Video shows Glasgow street covered in rubbish dumped outside recycling centre

It is understood an offer is being negotiated as council staff continue their strike for better pay.

Glasgow Live

Litter strewn streets in Glasgow City Centre as cleansing workers go on strike

Residents were warned it could be weeks before services returned to normal, as striking workers said the piles of rubbish showed how important their work was.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow bin strikes will mean 'rat buffet' open, cleansing workers warn

With thousands more staff set to walk out on Friday, cleansing workers warned the city that the extra rubbish will fuel the city's growing rat population.

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Glasgow cleansing workers 'need foodbanks to survive' as protests held over 2% pay offer

Staff at the Western Depot made it clear they were willing to strike unless an increased offer was made, with food banks even being set up at the depot to help workers feed their families.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cleansing workers to stage depot protests over pay dispute

The GMB union has called on COSLA and the Scottish Government to present an acceptable pay deal for workers, and said the protest was to show staff were willing to take industrial action.

Tribune News Service

Rural hospital rescue program is met with skepticism from administrators

In West Texas, the tiny hospital in Crosbyton has only two beds, and they’re not always occupied.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow City Council urged to reinstate events team to clean up after festivals

While the main TRNSMT site was cleaned up by organisers DF Concerts, council staff were clearing up the surrounding streets - and it has been suggested it would be better if whole operation was left to them.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow union boss warns cleansing staff will strike if pay deal can't be reached

Members are currently being balloted over what action they want to take, with calls for a nationwide strike, but members are hopeful they can strike a deal with COSLA.

Glasgow Live

Fears Glasgow’s cleansing staff will be left with a horror job after TRNSMT

While the site clean up is being done by private contractors, cleansing staff fears the amount of rubbish left around the area will lead to extra work, as revellers complained over a lack of bins.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow GMB claims council city deep clean plans come five years after problems first raised

The council is recruiting 52 new permanent staff to form the deep clean teams who will blitz streets.

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