Theatres hit as workers hold 24-hour strike; Shows face disruption in dispute over conditions

From: Evening Times | Date: March 17, 2003| Author: Gerry Braiden | Copyright information

THEATRE staff in Glasgow were today staging a 24-hour strike over working conditions.

Several events at the Mitchell Theatre and the Tramway have been hit by the walkout.

The one-day stoppage comes on top of a work-to-rule after staff claimed Glasgow City Council was changing their conditions of employment.

Workers also accused theatre managers of threatening to discipline union members for taking part in the industrial action.

The broadcasting union Bectu, whic...