Threat of redundancies at Goldsmiths, University of London
Members of Goldsmiths UCU (GUCU) are balloting for industrial action in a local dispute. The Warden (Frances Corner) and the Senior Management Team (SMT) are pushing through a “fire and …
FAQs on UCU National Disputes – USS and Four Fights
Alongside GUCU’s ballot for local action against redundancies, we are also being ballot over 2 national disputes. Here is more information: What is UCU demanding from employers on the USS …
POSTAL BALLOT – OPTIONS EXPLAINED
1) ACTION SHORT OF A STRIKE (ASOS): taking action short of a strike involves withdrawing certain forms of labour, to be decided upon democratically, for example: – An agreement not …
FAQ on postal ballot against proposed redundancies at Goldsmiths
Why am I being asked to vote for industrial action? Goldsmiths senior management team (SMT) has issued the campus unions with two legal documents (called Section 188 notices) stating that …
Motion to move to formal ballot and greylisting
Passed 98 in favour, 1 abstention (99%-1%) at our GUCU branch meeting, Weds 6 Oct 2021 This branch notes: The announcement on September 28th of 20 FTE redundancies of academics …
FAQ Briefing for staff told they are ‘at risk’.
Questions & Answers GUCU reps have received reports that staff have received emails informing them of their position within the ‘new structures’ proposed by senior management. Some have received emails …
Motion supporting industrial action in GUCU’s campaign to stop redundancies
This motion was passed at a GUCU branch meeting Weds, 22 Sep 2021, (154 for, 1 against, 2 abstentions). This branch notes that: Management are threatening compulsory redundancies which may …
GUCU Motion For Action Against Redundancies
Branch Motion passed at GUCU branch meeting on Weds 15 Sept, 12.30-1.30. 191 in favour, 1 Against, 1 Abstention. This branch notes: – The University’s threat …
GUCU letter to College Council Members: We urge intervention to stop cuts to Student Facing Services
Dear Council Members, We write as Goldsmiths UCU to register our concern and opposition to the restructuring of Professional Services, and in particular the cuts to Student Facing Services (SFS), …