Glasgow Caledonian University (UCU) Strike Calendar

Staff members at GCU are currently engaged in a ballot to decide on potential strike action or other measures in response to proposed job losses and the threat of compulsory redundancies.

Actions short of a strike could involve adhering strictly to work contracts and refusing to cover for absent colleagues.

This ballot stems from management's announcement to eliminate up to 100 positions via a voluntary redundancy program, citing a projected £10 million deficit, even though the university is not currently in deficit.

The union desires collaboration with management to preserve jobs and identify alternative savings, but insists that compulsory redundancies must be ruled out.

A recent joint rally demonstrated opposition to the cuts and compulsory redundancies, with support also voiced from students and another national union body.

There is a call for senior management to provide full financial transparency by opening the institution's financial records.

The union is willing to seek alternative savings but maintains that no jobs should be cut until all other possibilities have been exhausted.

Concerns have been raised about undermining the university's role in the community and its contribution to education targets.