Glasgow Caledonian students disrupted by four-union strike action

Summarised from The Herald's report · Updated 25 Oct, 13:27 · Archive

Students at Glasgow Caledonian University say they feel abandoned as four unions strike over 100 proposed job cuts.

Four unions at Glasgow Caledonian University have walked out over proposals to cut 100 jobs at the institution. The striking unions—the UCU, EIS, Unite and Unison—cite the university's underlying operating surplus of £12.6m and cash reserves of £89m, while the university argues it faces a predicted deficit of £10m and must make difficult decisions.

Students told The Herald they support the unions' reasons for striking but face significant disruption to their education. Those affected say they are taking on assessments without any teaching and have to teach themselves by searching through course materials on the university's internal systems. The university confirmed its campus would remain open during the strikes, though its library would close earlier than usual.

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• Inside the Scottish university strikes where students are 'teaching themselves'Glasgow Caledonian University students say they feel abandoned as UCU-led strikes disrupt teaching, assessments and nursing courses amid 100 proposed job cutsThe Herald · 25 Oct, 08:00

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