Aberdeen University (UCU) Strike Calendar

Members of the University and College Union in Scotland at the University of Aberdeen are scheduled to commence four days of strike action starting March 12th over concerns regarding job reductions and potential forced redundancies.

The industrial action is a consequence of management's proposals for job cuts and their unwillingness to eliminate the possibility of compulsory redundancies, even after numerous staff opted for voluntary severance or retirement this year.

Although some advancement has been achieved during discussions aimed at resolving the issue, the possibility of staff being made redundant persists.

A prior ballot reflected strong dissatisfaction with the management's plans, as 83% of voters supported the strike on a 60% turnout.

In addition to the walkouts, union members are also participating in actions short of a strike, which include adhering strictly to contract terms and declining voluntary responsibilities.

The union expressed an ongoing willingness to negotiate a resolution to the conflict, emphasizing the necessity for management to also be prepared to find a solution to prevent the planned strikes.