Glasgow City Council social work strike after worker suspended Social workers in Glasgow have gone on an unofficial strike after one of their colleagues was suspended. Up to 100 staff at Glasgow City Council's social work services are believed to have joined in the action. It is over a worker who was suspended in a dispute over refusing to cover vacant posts. The council said it is working to ensure the strike does not impact on services, while it is also in talks with unions over the move. A spokesman said: "This unlawful industrial action is completely unacceptable and those involved are liable to be dismissed if it continues. We are fully aware of the pressures on the homelessness service and have been taking steps to address staff concerns. We were scheduled to meet Unison to resolve those concerns on Wednesday but there is no prospect of that happening against the backdrop of an illegal strike. Unlawful industrial action is putting unnecessary pressure on the homelessness service and if this strike is not formally repudiated by Unison immediately we will consider seeking damages from them. Staff involved in the unofficial action include social workers and administration employees who arrange accommodation for the city's homeless population. They have raised concerns with management over increased workloads and the impact of job cuts which they believe are putting their clients in a vulnerable situation. The walkout initially occurred on Friday and the situation remained unresolved on Tuesday.