Staffmark1875years of service to Glasgow
THEY have given 1875 years of service to Glasgow. Now, 75 home carers, lollipop men and women, cleaners and janitors from across the city have been honoured for completing 25 years of commitment.
Cordia staff who have worked for a quarter of a century were invited to a special event at Glasgow City Chambers.
Cordia’s director of services, Andy Clark, said: “The Long Service Awards continue to be a key event in Cordia’s calendar, it allows us to give thanks to our devoted workforce and celebrate the 25-year milestone.
“It’s been a real honour to have such a hardworking team of staff represent the company and I would like to congratulate everyone who received an award today.
“From home-carers to cleaners, janitors to school-crossing patrollers, the impact which our organisation delivers across the city is both wide-reaching and vital.
“The team performs around the clock, 365 days per year ensuring some of the youngest, oldest or most vulnerable of Glasgow’s residents are looked after comfortably and professionally.”
The Long Service Awards gave staff a day off work and a threecourse meal.
Margaret Cameron, from Cranhill, was one of the guests at the event.
The cleaner has worked in schools for the 26 years she’s been with the organisation and is currently working at Newshills School in Easterhouse.
Margaret, 66, says she enjoys her job and gets on well with all her colleagues. She took her co-worker Iva with her to the City Chambers lunch.
The pair have worked together for 20 years cleaning at different schools.
Alice Miller, from Maryhill, is a breakfast assistant and catering supervisor who has worked at Cordia for 27 years at St Mary’s Primary School.
The 61-year-old said: “The most rewarding part of my job is working with kids each day. I love getting to know the pupils and to watch as they progress through school.”
Every area of service provided by Cordia was represented from janitors to school-crossing patrollers and home carers.
The occasion was marked with a three-course lunch and entertainment hosted by Cordia’s Mr Clark, with medals being presented by chairman of Cordia Board, councillor Ken Andrew in the historic Banqueting Hall.
Each employee received an engraved medal, as well as earning an extra day off work and a lunch prepared by their colleagues at Encore Hospitality Services, Cordia’s catering arm.
Attendees brought along friends and family members to celebrate the many achievements of Glasgow’s frontline staff.
Ann Carberry, 57, from Alexandra Parade, is a home care co-ordinator and is this year celebrating 25 years with Cordia.
Prior to being a home care co-ordinator, Ann worked as a Cordia home carer for 11 years. She now co-ordinates a large team of 28 carers in Maryhill.
Mr Andrew added: “This is a great opportunity to thank those who give so much of themselves to support some of the most vulnerable of our citizens.
“Today we are celebrating with staff who not only give of themselves tirelessly but have shown fantastic loyalty to the people of Glasgow.”