Category Archives: Combined Union Committee

History must never repeat itself – film and talk

Posted on January 22, 2018 by unionadmin

Holocaust Memorial day 2018 will see a film and lecture sponsored by the GCU joint unions and the Students Association. This will take place on Wednesday 31st January – in M317 at 1pm Journey to Safety – memories of the … Continue reading →

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Lack of clarity over GCU New York hearing

Posted on May 24, 2017 by unionadmin

Several reports in the Times newspaper today and yesterday, have suggested a higher level of opposition from New York Higher Educational establishments than had been understood to be the case, over GCU’s aim of establishing a New York hub, . Although … Continue reading →

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GCU Staff still hoping for dialogue regarding New York hub

Posted on May 24, 2017 by unionadmin

A week after the third all-staff meeting expressing concern about the lack of clarity and dialogue over GCU’s New York hub, press reports suggest some confusion over the amount of support for the venture from other New York educational establishments … Continue reading →

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Little willingness shown by GCU Court to discuss with staff

Posted on April 28, 2017 by unionadmin

Despite staff concerns about the investment of up to £15million into a New York hub, which still does not have a licence, and no students, and a wages bill of over £500k, staff members attending the lobby of Court were disappointed … Continue reading →

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GCU staff and students raise concerns about New York Hub at Scottish Parliament

Posted on April 20, 2017 by unionadmin

GCU staff and students brought their campaign for an independent investigation of the events surrounding the university’s New York hub, to Holyrood MSPs today. Concerned MSPs, including the presiding officer had already been in touch with members of GCU staff … Continue reading →

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Victory for GCU Catering workers – no jobs to be lost

Posted on March 23, 2017 by unionadmin

Campus Unions reacted positively to the news today that an apparently positive ending had been reached to the catering fiasco which had been threatening Cordia workers jobs. According to a statement from the university, reported in the Evening Times here, … Continue reading →

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GCU Unions Lobby of Holyrood postponed due to Westminster events

Posted on March 23, 2017 by unionadmin

Following the dreadful events at Westminster yesterday, and the knock-on impact on today’s proceedings at Holyrood, campus unions consulted with the MSPs who had agreed to meet us to discuss shared concerns regarding the GCU campus in New York. Following … Continue reading →

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GCU staff vote for boycott if catering jobs are lost

Posted on November 22, 2016 by unionadmin

Despite being called during one of the busiest teaching days of the week, and at less than a week’s notice, a concerned meeting of university staff voted unanimously that they would boycott any new outlets set up by outside caterers if such … Continue reading →

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GCU combined unions call all staff meeting Monday 21st November

Posted on November 16, 2016 by unionadmin

The Combined Unions at GCU have called an all staff meeting next Monday, 21st November The University is facing a £3 million deficit.  GCU management plans for a  “New York Campus” are 3 years behind schedule and are costing millions … Continue reading →

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Scottish Parliament support reprieve for GCU catering workers jobs

Posted on November 16, 2016 by unionadmin

“Parliament welcomes the change of heart by the management of Glasgow Caledonian University, where catering staff had previously been told that their jobs would disappear by 16 December 2016” Campus unions and catering staff at GCU are heartened by parliamentary support … Continue reading →

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