Glasgow - Claimants Have Their Say!
Glasgow claimants have their say over the allegation that last week's strike was motivated by party politics and that their March and Rally for Equal Pay was bolstered by 'bussed in' supporters from England.
"It's really awful how some people are reacting. I give up trying to give them the correct information. I have been accused of having suspicious activity, asked who I really am and a political pawn from SNP supporters
"Apparently suspicious activity via my private Facebook account. It's shocking how some people are reacting. I have even been asked how I expect them to pay me, accused of sounding like a Tory too."
T
It's an insult to those thousands of workers who lost 2 days pay!
K
Well said K
E
I truly can't see anyone taking that twitter comment seriously. Most of what I've seen is the 'whitabootery' Caroline Leckie talks about: based on past truths but omitting the current facts.
M
I know lots of snp and independence supporters who either took part in the strike or wholeheartedly supported it, myself included.The anger which led to the strike was not opposition to any political party but against the inaction of the council officers who are supposedly negotiating a settlement.
R
E
I truly can't see anyone taking that twitter comment seriously. Most of what I've seen is the 'whitabootery' Caroline Leckie talks about: based on past truths but omitting the current facts.
M
I know lots of snp and independence supporters who either took part in the strike or wholeheartedly supported it, myself included.The anger which led to the strike was not opposition to any political party but against the inaction of the council officers who are supposedly negotiating a settlement.
R
Now it's such a pity that none of Glasgow's local MSPs came along to the March and Rally because that way they could spoken directly with the claimants, strikers and their supporters - and seen the truth for themselves.
Calling Out Glasgow's MSPs and MPs! (29/10/18)
Well the results are in and I'm afraid to say I've not heard from a single person to confirm that their local Glasgow MSP was on last week's March and Rally - in support of the fight for equal pay in Glasgow City Council.
So unless someone was wearing a cunning disguise, I think's fair to say that not a single one of the City's parliamentary representatives managed to be present on the day.
Perhaps they didn't agree with the strike, perhaps they thought the strike was unnecessary, perhaps they don't like the unions - or maybe they thought the women were 'mindless sheep' who didn't really understand why they were going on strike in the first place.
Who knows? - but it's not a good look for Glasgow's politicians if you ask me.
Because while they have plenty of time for all kinds of local, national and international issues - they all (to a man and woman) managed to absent themselves from the most significant equal pay strike in their country's history.
Calling Glasgow! (25/10/18)
Help me out here, Glasgow!
Like thousands of others I was part of Tuesday's inspirational March and Rally in support of the fight for equal pay in Glasgow City Council.
Yet, as far as I know, not one of the City's 8 constituency MSPs came along to show their support, if not for the strike itself then at least to listen to what their local constituents had to say.
A poor show if you ask me, especially as this was a heaven sent opportunity to cut through all the background noise and engage directly with some of the City Council's lowest paid workers who are the heart of this long-running dispute.
As there were so many people there on the day, I might have missed something - so if any do know differently, drop me a note as I'd be happy to share the news on the blog site.
Calling Glasgow! (23/10/18)
Calling Glasgow's equal pay strikers and their many supporters!
If readers spot any of Glasgow's MSPs and MPs on today's March and Rally in support of equal pay, drop me a note as I'll give them a big 'shout out' on the blog for doing right by their local constituents.
I am hoping for a good turnout because every one of these Glasgow politicians have said at some time or another that they support the principle of equal pay for work of equal value.
So let's see who puts their money where their mouth is - by turning up at Glasgow Green tomorrow!
Holyrood MSPs representing a Glasgow constituency
Nicola Sturgeon - MSP for Glasgow Southside (SNP)
Sanrda White - MSP for Glasgow Kelvin (SNP)
Bob Doris - MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn (SNP)
James Dornan - MSP for Glasgow Cathcart (SNP)
Bill Kidd - MSP for Glasgow Anniesland (SNP)
John Mason - MSP for Glasgow Shettleston (SNP)
Ivan McKee - MSP for Glasgow Provan (SNP)
Humza Yousaf - MSP for Glasgow Pollok (SNP)
Westminster MPs representing a Glasgow constituency
Carol Monaghan - MP for Glasgow North West (SNP)
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Alison Thewliss - MP for Glasgow Central (SNP)
Patrick Grady - MP for Glasgow North (SNP)
David Linden - MP for Glasgow East (SNP)
Stewart McDonald - MP for Glasgow South (SNP)
Chris Stephens - MP for Glasgow South West (SNP)
Paul Sweeney - MP for Glasgow (Labour)
