Union bossess are warning that roads around the national stadium could be gridlocked due to illegally parked cars blocking access roads due to strikes.
Parking wardens could bring chaos to Scotland's clash with England at Hampden as they threaten strike action.
The streets of Mount Florida are notoriously congested before big matches and the GMB union claims the strike threatens to slow or halt supporters’ buses and fans arriving by car.GMB Scotland said the midweek game with England - to mark the 150-year anniversary of the SFA - is being targeted to highlight the difference in the pay offer made to council colleagues south of the border.
“On the pitch, our members will always support Scotland. Off the pitch, they must support themselves and their families.” Staff describe having to endure anger and abuse from drivers who have unwittingly parked illegally because signs and road markings are in disrepair.Next month, GMB members working in schools and early years education will strike for two days across ten of Scotland’s local authorities with other unions threatening action.Tartan Army spokesman Hamish Husband said he was sympathetic to underpaid workers.
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