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Co-hosting a divisive speech by the Prime Minister – a misreading of our role in society say GCU Unions
Campus trade unions expressed their extreme concern today at the University’s decision to co-host an event in the London Velodrome together with the British government, where David Cameron used his office as Prime minister to set out his case against independence. Widely trailed on the BBC and other broadcasters the day before as a major…
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Student ‘Teach-Out’ on independence a success at GCU
Part of the UCU’s latest 2 hour strike on February 10th saw a ‘teach-out’ hosted in the students association building of GCU where the staff and students present listened to opposing cases for a ‘Yes’ vote and a ‘No’ vote in the referendum. Ably chaired by Steward Davidson from Social Sciences, both speakers claimed they…
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Strike time ‘teach-out’ for students (and staff) at GCU during industrial action
Monday 10th February’s 2 hour strike will be used imaginatively by UCU members to host a debate on the issues raised by the forthcoming referendum. Although the UCU’s position is neutral on the outcome of the referendum, save for values and policies they demand are upheld whatever the outcome – as seen in their manifesto,…
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Balloons and bacon rolls keep spirits high on GCU picket line
Helium filled balloons supplied by UCU and bacon filled rolls supplied by Unison helped make the joint picket by university unions UCU, EIS, Unison and Unite on 6th February the most successful yet in the series of actions in favour of Fair Pay at Glasgow Caledonian. In some ways this was the best organised of…
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GCU Unions call for show of solidarity on Strike day Thursday 6th Feb
Unions at GCU have asked staff to turn out in strength on next strike day 6th February to show our determination that we win Fair Pay for all. It will also be to show solidarity with UCU members who are still under the cloud of a threat to withdraw full days wages for their series…
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Stand Up (comedy)…for your rights… at GCU
Tuesday 28th January saw Unison member Eddie McKean donating part of his lunch time to give striking UCU members and their supporters at GCU the opportunity to be the audience for some of his latest stand up routines – normally seen at comedy fairs as part of the ‘Bright Club’ of academic stand ups. Hosted…
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GCU Students continue to support Lecturers’ Action
The Executive Committee of the GCU Students association today issued a statement in support of the continuing action by lecturers for Fair Pay. In a statement on their blog they said: “The Students’ Association Executive Committee (Full time officers) believe fair pay is crucial in improving the student experience by ensuring the University attracts excellent…
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UCU@GCU commemorates Holocaust Day
The Twenty Seventh January is Holocaust Memorial Day, and the UCU held a stall to commemorate this in the Saltire where anti-fascist and anti-racist materials were given out and the ‘Gathering the Voices‘ project – supported by some of our own students at GCU was publicised. In 2013 UCU won an award for their commemoration…
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GCU Staff ‘bistro break’ for fair pay goes well
Striking Glasgow Caledonian staff enjoyed a warm welcome from officers of the GCU Students association, and from the students present during their two hours extended ‘Bistro break’ in the students association building. Staff from all three Schools, central services and the Yunus institute took advantage of the two hours to discuss their respective experiences working…
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UCU regrets management increasing disruption to students
The UCU at Glasgow Caledonian today announced their regret at the GCU management’s decision regarding forthcoming industrial action, which threatens to massively increase the disruption faced by students at GCU. The union had informed management that there will be a strike for exactly 2 hours, between 11 – 1 on Thursday 23rd January. Staff during…
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