JANITORS hoping for a speedy resolution to their wages dispute have been left disappointed over delays to a pay offer.

The school staff, who are all employees of Glasgow City Council's arms-length organisation Cordia, were hoping to receive an offer from the local authority on Monday.

Trade union unison had called a meeting with their janitor members at the start of the week, with plans to discuss the offer they believed would be coming from the council.

However 10 minutes after the meeting was due to start, the union received a call saying no offer was coming.

Members are understood to have been left fuming with the lack of notice, or information on when the dispute will be resolved.

It has been ongoing for more than a year, with jannies staging more than 65 walk-outs in their fight for equal pay.

They argue they do not receive the same level of pay for unpleasant duties and outdoor work as some of their other council colleagues.

Janitors say they have been left in limbo and are concerned the dispute will continue into the new school term.

A Unison spokeswoman said: "We accept that these things can happen however we were very keen to have this concluded before the school term ended.

"That way we all know we were starting the new term fresh. It's making members quite anxious.

"With the school shut down they are now under pressure to use their annual leave, as it's the only time they can, so getting people together as a collective group is also more difficult.

"We are really hopeful that an offer can be tabled as quickly as possible to allow us to consult fully.

"The more delay there is, the more likely that we are moving in to the next term still in dispute.

"We have not been taking any strike action in good faith, to get through this process."

The trade union said it's members have been asked to "be patient" by the council, but added: "I think for many this is quickly coming to an end."

Councillor Feargal Dalton, City Convenor for Workforce, said: "Resolving this issue is a key priority for the City Government.

"We are aware of the stress that this long-running strike has caused to janitors and their families.

"The Council are working to find a sustainable solution which is amenable to all parties including, most importantly, the janitors.

"We are hopeful of striking a deal before the schools go back from the summer holidays.”