RGU Lecturers Vote 83% for Strike Action Over Proposed Cuts

Lecturers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen have overwhelmingly voted in favor of industrial action, with 83% supporting a strike due to proposed cuts and redundancies. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union has called on RGU management to halt plans for compulsory redundancies, which could affect an additional 135 staff following the departure of 130 employees through voluntary severance last year. EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley expressed concern over the scale of the proposed cuts, warning of significant job losses and detrimental effects on education quality. The union believes that the threat of strike action could be averted if RGU reassesses its financial strategies. RGU officials previously stated the redundancies are part of efforts to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the institution. The EIS is prepared to consider further steps if the university does not respond favorably to their demands.