GUCU Finance Briefing Nov 2020
The main narrative that has been used by SMT to justify the accelerated implementation of a rebranded “Evolving Goldsmiths” is that of financial unsustainability and an impending lack of liquidity. …
Updates
GUCU response to No Confidence Vote
This week the majority of staff across academic departments at Goldsmiths have given their verdict on the approach and the agenda of the current Senior Management Team at Goldsmiths. 87% of …
GUCU Solidarity Statement with Goldsmiths Student Union – against ASV cuts
GUCU would like to express our solidarity and support for the committed officers and staff of the Students Union in their campaign to reverse the College’s decision to withhold funding …
GUCU BALLOT – FAQs
GUCU is currently balloting for industrial action to save jobs, defend departments, protect equalities and all staff against cost cutting measures. Here are some responses to FAQs. Won’t industrial action …
Goldsmiths UCU Letter of Solidarity with UEL UCU, Staff and Students
Passed unanimously at GUCU Branch Meeting Monday 16 November Members of Goldsmiths UCU (GUCU) branch wish to express our full solidarity with the University of East London (UEL) UCU branch, …
GUCU BALLOT for action STARTS 16 Nov + Branch Meeting
Next week on Monday 16th November GUCU’s ballot on industrial action opens, and you will receive a ballot paper through the post asking you to vote. GUCU is holding a branch meeting on …
GUCU Officers Letter to Council Members
For information, a letter sent by GUCU Officers to Council Members regarding the strength of feeling about the current situation at Goldsmiths, and requesting a meeting to discuss these issues …
Health and Safety Motion
Passed at GUCU branch meeting 21/10/20120 Motion – Safety First This Branch notes: – the extensive outbreaks on University campuses across the UK, including Goldsmiths, rendering the College’s estimate, in …
Safety and Job Security – a future to fight for
As we struggle to work and support our students through this extremely challenging term, another very important struggle is taking place over the future of our working lives and this …
GUCU Branch Meeting, Weds 21 Oct, 3pm
Weds 21 Oct, 3pm – 4.15pm [zoom link sent via email] Dear UCU member The start of our local dispute balloting period approaches. Colleagues find themselves beset on all sides …