Cardiff University issues new statement on compulsory redundancies

Cardiff University issues new statement on compulsory redundancies

The UCU union is holding an extraordinary general meeting today (Thurs May 1) to discuss this proposal with their members

University staff prepare for nine day walkout

Staff at the University of Sheffield are prepared to continue striking over the next two weeks, following the launch of industrial action on Wednesday. The official nine-day walkout begins on Tuesday 6 May, as members of the Sheffield University and College Union (UCU) protest plans by The University of Sheffield to impose 50 compulsory redundancies, part of a strategy to reduce staffing costs by £23 million over the next two years.  The propos…

Cardiff University withdraws compulsory redundancy threat

Martin Shipton Cardiff University has withdrawn its threat to make academic staff compulsorily redundant as part of its cuts programme, signalling the likely end of an industrial dispute involving strikes and a student assessment boycott. The university has been in turmoil since January 28, when senior managers announced plans to cut 400 jobs and close […]