Unite hails victory as University of Sheffield drops plan ‘to sack and rehire’ 8,000 staff on inferior pay

Unite Press Release Immediate release: Thursday 20 August 2020 Unite hails victory as University of Sheffield drops plan ‘to sack and rehire’ 8,000 staff on inferior pay The decision by the University of Sheffield to drop its plans to sack and reengage over 8,000 of its employees in a bid … Continue reading

Coronavirus: Scottish Government asks Westminster for universities to be bailed out

SCOTTISH Government ministers have appealed to Westminster for financial support to be handed over to universities during the Covid-19 pandemic amid a pledge that Holyrood is “ready to stand by” institutions. Earlier this month St Andrews University warned it faced a “hole in our financial position” of £25 million. Scotland’s … Continue reading