Employees from Glasgow City Council's refuse and cleansing department are to hold a socially distanced demonstration amid calls for the Scottish Government to "pay up for key workers".

A socially distanced protest will be held at 10am tomorrow outside the city chambers.

Cleansing staff are calling on the Scottish Government and COSLA to recognise the sacrifices of low-paid frontline workers by bringing forward a coronavirus bonus payment.

They are campaigning for an additional £2 per hour payment for every hour worked during the coronavirus lockdown - which would total to £85 extra per week on the basic rate of pay for many local government workers.

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GMB are citing the Welsh government's decision to award a range of workers a raise - including a £500 bonus for carers and a 10 per cent raise for retail workers.

GMB Scotland Convenor Chris Mitchell said: “The frontline response to the coronavirus crisis in Scottish local government has been largely delivered on the backs of the lowest paid in services like care, cleaners and refuse, many of whom earn below or just above £10 an hour.

“And while the magnificent public support we’ve received really boosted our morale as we worked through the lockdown, we are now looking for recognition from the employers and politicians who were quick to clap us then.

“Across the rest of the UK and Europe we’ve seen from employers and governments an increasing recognition of the sacrifices and selflessness shown by frontline workers during this pandemic, and all we are asking is for is that Scotland does the same.

“So after the applause our message is loud and clear to Ministers and Council Leaders: “Do the right thing and pay up for our key workers.”