Subway workers in Glasgow could take strike action following claims of "unfair" rosters.

Unite has confirmed that its members have been balloted for industrial action "as a last resort".

The union said workers are facing "significant" pressures and their work-life balance is affected by "short notice shift changes".

SPT says it is "actively engaging with all staff" to discuss the issues raised.

Unite confirmed that its members will have until noon on Friday, July 22 to have their say.

The Glasgow Times understands if the workers decide to go ahead with the strike action, it could potentially take place between mid-August and November.

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Willie Thomson, Unite industrial officer, said: “Our members are being balloted due to unfair duty rosters. These rosters have meant imposed short notice shift changes, and continue to be detrimental to our members' work-life balance.

"This strike ballot is a last resort for a hardworking and loyal workforce. Our members have, time and again, gone above and beyond keeping the Subway running through Covid and significant staff pressures.

"We remain in dialogue with SPT to seek a resolution to this dispute, but SPT should be in no doubt of our members' determination to have these rosters changed.”

This comes after Glasgow's public transport system has been seriously affected by strikes in the past weeks.

Most recently, ScotRail was forced to operate only five services across Scotland following Network Rail industrial action on June 21, 23 and 25.

As a result, commuters faced significant disruptions, especially those travelling to gigs at Hampden and the Hydro.

An SPT spokesperson said: "SPT has been actively engaging with all staff to discuss a number of issues they have raised. 

"We remain committed to continuing that positive dialogue.”