University staff to ballot for strike action
The UCU have launched a new trade dispute against the University of Aberdeen.
The trade dispute will “form the basis of any forthcoming industrial action ballot”
This is likely to include strikes and a marking boycott.
The dispute covers three matters;
The threat to jobs at the University of Aberdeen
Ongoing concerns...
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University staff to ballot for strike action
The UCU have launched a new trade dispute against the University of Aberdeen.
The trade dispute will “form the basis...
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