The Tree That Never Grew - Update! (September 16, 2019)
In the famous 1969 musical 'Paint Your Wagon' Clint Eastwood talks to the trees which don't listen to him!
But unlike Clint Eastwood the big problem we have in Glasgow at the moment is not with the trees or the stars or the breeze.
Instead the problem lies squarely with Glasgow City Council which for some strange reason is not listening to the Claimants over their proposal to plant a 'memorial tree' to remember all their many friends and co-workers who have passed away since the fight for equal pay began.
As regular readers know, Glasgow City Council has been less than helpful over the idea of planting a tree, or trees, to remember the many Claimants who have passed away during the long fight for equal pay.
Now some folks have suggested that one way round the problem is for the Claimants to get together and organise a 'planting party' themselves.
Which has some obvious attraction, but would also let senior officials and the city politicians off the hook - because why should the Council not provide practical help and assistance to such a project?
Especially when the Claimants have raised the necessary funds all by themselves.
The big question is what are people prepared to do if the Council continues to give the Claimants the 'rubber ear' which is what has been happening over the summer, sadly.
Are people prepared to get behind a campaign to persuade the Council to think again - are you prepared to raise the issue and turn the heat up on local Councillors, MSPs and MPs?
So let's hear what the Claimants have to say - if you ask me it's not a big 'ask' of the Council which is always banging on about the 'Council Family' when it suits their purpose.
But unlike Clint Eastwood the big problem we have in Glasgow at the moment is not with the trees or the stars or the breeze.
Instead the problem lies squarely with Glasgow City Council which for some strange reason is not listening to the Claimants over their proposal to plant a 'memorial tree' to remember all their many friends and co-workers who have passed away since the fight for equal pay began.
The Tree That Never Grew - Update!
As regular readers know, Glasgow City Council has been less than helpful over the idea of planting a tree, or trees, to remember the many Claimants who have passed away during the long fight for equal pay.
Now some folks have suggested that one way round the problem is for the Claimants to get together and organise a 'planting party' themselves.
Which has some obvious attraction, but would also let senior officials and the city politicians off the hook - because why should the Council not provide practical help and assistance to such a project?
Especially when the Claimants have raised the necessary funds all by themselves.
The big question is what are people prepared to do if the Council continues to give the Claimants the 'rubber ear' which is what has been happening over the summer, sadly.
Are people prepared to get behind a campaign to persuade the Council to think again - are you prepared to raise the issue and turn the heat up on local Councillors, MSPs and MPs?
So let's hear what the Claimants have to say - if you ask me it's not a big 'ask' of the Council which is always banging on about the 'Council Family' when it suits their purpose.
