Monthly Archives: January 2012

Scottish Press reports criticism of Senior Management at GCU

Posted on January 28, 2012 by unionadmin

A hard hitting article by the Herald’s Education reporter Andrew Denholm has brought the shocking results of the recent GCU staff survey into the public’s gaze. Stating that “A survey of staff at Glasgow Caledonian University  found just 19% said … Continue reading →

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GCU Court needs to act NOW on shocking findings of Staff Survey

Posted on January 26, 2012 by unionadmin

Fact. The GCU Trade Unions were not consulted about the contents of the survey nor questions within it. Fact. The survey was issued after a long period of senior management  minimising real consultation with the unions at GCU. Fact. The … Continue reading →

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Strathclyde University rejects link with INTO – Principal claims this shows university exercises ‘Due Diligence’

Posted on January 26, 2012 by unionadmin

According to the Glasgow Student Newspaper The Journal, Strathclyde University has withdrawn from talks with INTO. Reporting that “Under the joint venture, which has operated at Glasgow Caledonian University since 2008, overseas students are enrolled in language and foundation courses … Continue reading →

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Why join a union at GCU? – Five months back pay – that’s one reason!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by unionadmin

Staff who were successful in the recent promotions round were shocked to find out that guarantees given by former HR head Jim Gibson were being ignored. A letter from Jim to those applying for promotion clearly stated that the implementation … Continue reading →

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