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Glasgow Caledonian University staff strike over 40 job cuts

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC · How we work

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Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University will strike on October 15 over job cuts.
Unite, UCU, EIS and Unison are striking together in the university’s first joint action.
University plans to cut 40 posts to offset a £33 million income drop despite a £12.6 million surplus and £88.9 million cash.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham called the cuts unnecessary and vindictive.
GCU Students' Association voted no confidence in principal Mairi Watson and CFO Paul Queen.

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Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University will strike on October 15 over job cuts.
Unite, UCU, EIS and Unison are striking together in the university’s first joint action.
University plans to cut 40 posts to offset a £33 million income drop despite a £12.6 million surplus and £88.9 million cash.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham called the cuts unnecessary and vindictive.
GCU Students' Association voted no confidence in principal Mairi Watson and CFO Paul Queen.