Tag Archives: Combined Union Committee

Come on GCU management – put your head above the parapet – tell UCEA to give your staff fair pay

Posted on February 2, 2023 by unionadmin

In the best picket turnout for at least 10 years, UCU and EIS members protested for fair pay at GCU, asking that our management put their head above the parapet and voice staff concerns to UCEA, demanding that staff are … Continue reading →

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Fierce, Fabulous and Feminist – fighting for our futures

Posted on November 30, 2022 by unionadmin

The sun shone for the GCU pickets (and why shouldn’t it!) on the third day of the UCU’s action at Glasgow Caledonian when well over 30 pickets joined the several hundred members who were striking for better pay and conditions. … Continue reading →

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Another good turnout on day two of our joint action

Posted on November 25, 2022 by unionadmin

Day two of strike action at GCU started well and early again though we were glad of the weights that stopped the Gazebo going skyward, given the turn in the weather. Again a great and positive response from students – … Continue reading →

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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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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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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 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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