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Subway workers continue strike
Glasgow underground train
Subway workers are staging a fourth strike
Glasgow's underground remained closed for a second day as staff continued strike action.

Thousands of commuters suffered disruption on Friday as members of the T&G union began a 48-hour walkout.

It is the fourth stoppage in a long-running dispute over pay and changes to holiday rosters.

Douglas Ferguson, of Strathclyde Passenger Transport, said: "We apologise to passengers for the disruption caused by these strikes."

He said that SPT had made a "very fair offer to the subway staff" and was "disappointed" it had been rejected.

T&G regional organiser Scott Foley said there were growing concerns that SPT's plans to finance any pay increase would compromise safety at work for drivers, station masters and other subway staff.


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