Clyde Tunnel 'Could Close' as Workers Vote to Strike for Better Pay

Union workers on Snowy 2.0 project to strike

Tunnel workers on the country's largest renewable energy project plan to walk off the job on Wednesday with the union seeking improved pay and working conditions.

Clyde Tunnel ‘could close’ as workers vote to strike for better pay

The workers rejected a 3% pay offer from Scottish council umbrella body Cosla.

Clyde Tunnel 'could close' as workers vote to strike for better pay

The union warned that if the workers strike, the tunnel, which connects the north and south of Glasgow, may be forced to close.

Scots drivers face traffic chaos as one of country's busiest roads faces shut down in staff dispute

The Clyde Tunnel does not enjoy the same protections as motorways and could be shut by strikes.

Clyde Tunnel faces closure as staff vote for strike over pay dispute – Scottish Business News

One of Scotland’s most vital roads could be forced to close, causing significant disruption, after workers voted in favour of industrial action amid an ongoing pay dispute. The Clyde Tunnel in Glasgow, used by approximately 65,000 motorists daily, is at risk of closure as control room staff have unanimously supported strike action. A team of ten employees, based in Whiteinch, are responsible for monitoring the tunnel’s CCTV system and ensuring t…