Unions' anti-cuts stand
The three trade unions at Glasgow City Council have written to councillors demanding that they refuse to make any further cuts and set a “needs budget”. Unions are also demanding the council reclaim money cut from previous budget settlements. Unison branch secretary Brian Smith said: “Over 2,500 jobs have already been cut since 2010 ... more than 10% of the workforce. “Elected members have a choice — make the cuts or demand an end to the slash and burn austerity policies of the ConDems and fight for a return of the tens of millions stolen from Glasgow in the last few years.” Unions around the...