Why are Glasgow Vue cinema workers striking?

Workers are striking for union recognition, the real living wage, better contracted hours, and paid transport home after late shifts.

How long will the Vue cinema strike in Glasgow last?

The latest round of strike action will last for four weeks, from January 8 to February 6.

Is the Vue cinema strike in Scotland the first of its kind?

Yes, the strike is understood to be the first industrial action taken by cinema workers in Scotland.

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Glasgow Cinema Workers Extend Strike for Pay, Transport

8 Jan

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Summary

Striking cinema workers are extending their walkout by four weeks.
Demands include the real living wage and paid transport home.
This action is understood to be the first cinema worker strike in Scotland.

Glasgow Cinema Workers Extend Strike for Pay, Transport

Workers at Glasgow's Vue cinema have escalated their industrial action, extending their strike for an additional four weeks. The walkout, which began on January 8 and is scheduled to run until February 6, highlights ongoing disputes over wages and working conditions.

The striking staff are advocating for several key improvements, including being paid the real living wage and having union recognition. Additionally, they seek better contracted hours and crucially, paid transportation home after late shifts, which can conclude as late as 2:00 AM. These demands have been deemed 'fair and reasonable' by the Unite union.

This prolonged action at the St Enoch shopping centre venue is significant as it is believed to be the first industrial action taken by cinema workers in Scotland. The Unite union has placed the responsibility for any escalation of the strike squarely on Vue's management if these issues are not addressed.