UK: Thousands strike for equal pay in Glasgow October 23-25

Event

Thousands of women in Glasgow (Scotland) launched a 48-hour strike on Tuesday, October 23, to protest the local government's perceived slow pace in addressing legal claims over gender-based pay discrimination. Strike-related disruptions, including traffic and business disruptions from demonstrations and walkouts, are to be expected in Glasgow over the coming hours.  

Advice

Individuals in Glasgow are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.