A document, supported by UCU, Unison, Unite, GMB and EIS, has been tabled to the employers which sets out national standards for institutions to follow where redundancies are proposed. It would mean universities working in genuine partnership with unions to seriously explore all avenues in order to avoid redundancies and protect provision for students.
Members can view the document here: Redundancy avoidance agreement and code of practice
The tabling of the document by the unions followed the call by the National Union of Students (NUS) for urgent negotiations on a national agreement to protect jobs and defend provision.
