UNION bosses have issued a call to have Glasgow’s art and culture organisation brought back under the umbrella of Glasgow City Council.
Unite laid out its demands following the announcement that Glasgow Life Chief Executive Bridget McConnell is to retire.
Glasgow Life, an arm’s-length council organisation, runs major city venues such as Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Mitchell Library and the Emirates Arena.
The current set up means it receives tax breaks because the ALEO is listed as a charity.
Wendy Dunsmore, Unite industrial officer, said: “The current review of the service alongside the retirement of the current Chief Executive provides the ideal opportunity to redesign Glasgow Life in the interests of the workforce and the public.
“We believe that both would be best served by bringing Glasgow Life back in-house with Glasgow City Council.
“However, we are equally clear that the Scottish Government must also step in and provide the necessary revenue to support local councils in order to keep these venues open and thriving as the pandemic…
