As workers prepare to strike over the ongoing pay dispute, Andy Reid, who has worked for the council for more than 20 years, admitted he was family was struggling to afford everyday items.
A Glasgow cleansing worker has described the difficulties facing his family during the cost of living crisis as they struggle to find affordable school uniforms.
“If you think about the diesel, petrol or even if you phone a takeaway everything has gone up by a pound or two, including the activities you do in the summer holidays with the kids. “My youngest is starting school this year, so with the three of them at school, uniforms are a pretty big expense. With your wages just staying the same, it is pretty difficult.”
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