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A motion of no confidence has been passed in the Vice Chancellor and chief finance officer at Bangor University in response to cuts in staff and budgets. The UCU union members at the university have expressed their concerns over the impact these cuts will have on the staff, with talks breaking down between the union and university representatives. The announcement of a motion of no confidence follows the university’s announcement earlier this year that they would need to make savings of £15m, potentially resulting in around 200 job losses.
The union claims that more than 250 positions have already been lost through voluntary redundancies, and a further 13 could be at risk through compulsory redundancies. They allege that the university did not use funding from the Welsh government to protect jobs at risk and are calling for more support. The tension between the university and the employees has led to the union planning for potential industrial action in the future.
In an interview, Vivek Thuppil, the vice president of the UCU Bangor branch, highlighted the immense pressure that staff are facing, with increased workloads and uncertainty about the future. The union is concerned about the impact on staff health and well-being as they navigate the chaos caused by the restructuring. Despite the university’s efforts to avoid compulsory redundancies, the union remains skeptical about the effectiveness of the cuts in resolving the financial challenges facing the institution.
The spokesperson for Bangor University defended the restructuring as a necessary step to ensure the long-term future of the institution in a challenging environment for higher education. They emphasized the efforts to avoid compulsory redundancies through voluntary exits and redeployment of staff. Despite the stress and uncertainty caused by the restructuring, the university remains committed to supporting the well-being of its community as they work towards a sustainable operating model
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