(3) View gallery A TRADE union has hit out at Glasgow City Council for failing to provide water for workers in searing heat.
“We had an incident where one of our members came out in a horrible heat rash and ended up in hospital.
When the union got in touch to request water be provided for staff working on the streets, such as traffic wardens and refuse workers, it said the council was unhelpful.
Ms Wolfson added: “People are out hauling bins, it’s quite heavy work so we asked the council if someone could go out to make sure people have access to water.
“They said ‘no, people can bring their own water and have access to water in public buildings’.
“We have been out today across the city, delivering litres and litres of water because, as we’ve discovered, they don’t have access to water.
A bit of forethought could’ve resolved this issue.
“We’ve just been treated with disdain, particularly with our refuse members.
However, a Glasgow City Council spokesman disputed the claims, insisting water was available from council buildings.
“We will look at any potential changes to staff uniforms to ensure they are as suitable as possible for hot weather.”