Author: unionadmin
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Ensure UCU joins with EIS, Unison and Unite – Vote ‘YES’
Defend Our Pensions Vote ‘YES’ for Strike Action on Nov 30th Ballot Closes tomorrow so VOTE TODAY http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5815 The changes proposed to your pension are an attack on your pension rights – including: Raising your contributions Switching from RPI to CPI Raising the retirement age Possibly switching from a final salary scheme to an average…
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EIS meeting to discuss action on November 30th
Hi all To discuss EIS action on the day and the EIS broader campaign in defence of pensions we have called an EIS/ULA branch meeting for next Tuesday (22nd) details below. EIS/ULA BRANCH MEETING – DEFEND OUR PENSIONS! NO TO THE TRIPLE WHAMMY ALL OUT ON November 30! Plan for the Strike Day. Tuesday November…
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Unite union calls for positive vote for strike action on the 30th November.
According to Unite: “The government is bringing forward a series of proposals which threaten to greatly reduce the pension benefits and increase their cost to members working in the public services. Unite has tried to negotiate a fair settlement with the government but the government refuses to hear workers’ concerns. The proposals threaten public sector pensions by:…
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“We are urging UCU members to back strike action to defend pensions” – Gordon Watson, UCU President
UCU Strike ballot opens in pensions row UCU members in Scotland are being balloted for strike action in the row over changes to public sector pensions. Members in the Scottish Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme (STSS) are being asked if they are prepared to take strike action in protest at changes to their pensions that would see…
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UNISON members vote Yes to action on November 30th
(03/11/11) UNISON members have voted Yes to industrial action to defend pensions in the biggest trade union ballot ever held, by 245,358 votes to 70,253. Commenting on the result, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The decisive Yes vote in the ballot, reflects the deep concern that our members have over government ministers’ proposals for their…
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EIS Votes for Industrial Action on 30th November – 82%
EIS members Back Industrial Action – Strike day set for 30 November Teacher and lecturer members of Scotland’s largest teaching union, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in protest at plans to impose damaging changes to public sector pension schemes. As a result of this “YES” vote, EIS members are expected to join…
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UCU welcomes funding commitment for universities
The University and College Union (UCU) Scotland has welcomed the recent funding increases for higher education. In the budget statement on Wednesday 14th September John Swinney announced a cash increase of £76m for universities in 2012/13, which reverses last year’s 8% cut. The Finance Secretary told the Scottish Parliament that universities could expect increases in…
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GCU Unions – Management do not have a monopoly on wisdom
The trade unions at GCU note that Court endorsed the Executive proposals on restructuring at their meeting yesterday. Whilst happy with the removal of the threat of 95 compulsory redundancies, which was made by the Executive on 18th May, the trade unions are disappointed that none of the suggestions and alternatives to the management driven…
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Celebrate saving our jobs – see you at Dows on 10th June!
It’s been a tough year to work at Caledonian – this trimester in particular – so GCU’s combined unions are organising a social event in Dows on Dundas Street on Friday 10th June. Lets make it a night to remember Contact your union reps for tickets or more information. All of us at CaledonianUnion hope to…
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Scottish Parliament hears the case for reform of University Governance
A packed Committee Room 1 of the Scottish Parliament heard calls for bringing democracy to the present system of University Governance – widely seen as ‘not fit for purpose’, in the view of university staff from the majority of Scotland’s universities. MSPs from the governing SNP, and from Labour and the Greens were clearly disturbed…
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