Library staff called in ...

GLASGOW Life staff have said the arm’slength council body has had them attending work – but with nothing to do when they get there.

Library workers say that over the weekend they were made to come into buildings that were shut to the public due to coronavirus.

Now union bosses have called on Glasgow Life to give a clear plan for what they deem to be “essential work” – as the government orders people to stay at home.

One library worker said: “We were told we had to turn up to work and follow social distancing and frequent hand-washing advice.

“But that still meant we were travelling on public transport and mixing in groups when we are supposed to be at home for the safety of other people.

“There was literally nothing for us to do so we were hanging about in a closed library twiddling our thumbs when the advice is clear that all non-essential staff should be in their houses.”

Glasgow Life said it only asking a skeleton was staff to come in to work to ensure facilities are maintained.

But Unite the Union said it took until Sunday for the organisation to move to only asking essential workers to come to work.

Wendy Dunsmore, Unite regional industrial officer, said: “The government’s advice is clear that we should avoid non-essential use of public transport when possible, work from home where possible and avoid gatherings in public spaces.

“However, Glasgow Life continues to give mixed advice, potentially dangerous advice, as many workers who