Tag Archives: Davena Rankin

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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Unison@GCU adds its voice against Trade Union Bill

Posted on August 24, 2015 by unionadmin

Despite having some of the most restrictive trade union laws of any country, the Conservatives have launched yet another blistering attack on the Trade Unions. The proposed Trade Union Bill which is being put before the House of Commons is … Continue reading →

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Balloons and bacon rolls keep spirits high on GCU picket line

Posted on February 6, 2014 by unionadmin

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 … Continue reading →

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Union backed candidates successful in Court election

Posted on June 21, 2013 by unionadmin

The success of Douglas Chalmers in a contested election, and Davena Rankin elected unopposed in the recent ballots for staff governors to the GCU court, is a sign that staff are backing the reforms in university Governance promoted by both … Continue reading →

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Caledonian Unions say – vote for Douglas Chalmers for GCU Court

Posted on June 11, 2013 by unionadmin

The combined union committee comprising of UCU, EIS, Unison and Unite, have asked their members to vote for Douglas Chalmers for the vacant academic staff position on Court,  in the elections this Thursday 13th June. This follows the news that … Continue reading →

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Unison Consultative Ballot – 97% in favour of being balloted on industrial action at GCU!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by unionadmin

In a ballot of all Unison members at Glasgow Caledonian, and with a turnout of over 60 percent, an incredible 97% have voted in favour of being balloted on industrial action. In response to GCU Management plans for devastating cuts … Continue reading →

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