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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 4d

In the proud tradition of staff-student solidarity at Edinburgh, a moving call from EUJPS at our 8 Sept. strike rally to stand together against unaccountable and unethical management of University finance
#UCU #WeAreTheUniversity #DivestNow

www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/ckdj6l6...

Our struggles are connected: from divestment to staff cuts — UCU Edinburgh

‘We stand with you because your fight for fair work is a fight for the soul of this University. We ask you to stand with us because our fight for ethical investment is a fight for its consci...

www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 5d

UCU is horrified by the appalling attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur.

Our deepest condolences go to those who lost loved ones, and our solidarity to our Jewish members and the wider community.

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1421...

UCU statement on Manchester synagogue attack

UCU said it is horrified by the appalling attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur.

www.ucu.org.uk

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 17d

Lena Wånggren, UCU Edinburgh, @ucuscotland.bsky.social, Stand up to Racism Edinburgh co-convenor and Women Against the Far Right Scotland (www.instagram.com/womenagainst...) saying it loud, saying it clear today in Falkirk, #Refugeesarewelcomehere

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 17d

UCUE branch secretary / UCU Scotland VP and STUC Black workers co-chair standing up to racism together in Falkirk today @ucuscotland.bsky.social @cecilebm.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 20d

Evidently Graham Dey hasn't been reading the news in his brief recently. Disappointing response to the question from @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social

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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 20d

Questions in the Scottish Parliament by @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social on dispute @edinburghuni.bsky.social @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social, lack of engagement by management and how that fits with Scottish Government's commitment to fair work #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...

Meeting of the Parliament, Continued | Scottish Parliament TV

www.scottishparliament.tv

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 26d

UCU Edinburgh is proudly affiliated to @sutrscotland.bsky.social. This week, UCUE members stood together against budget cuts and mass redundancies. Tomorrow, many of us will stand together in Falkirk against racism. Come and join us! #RefugeesWelcome

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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 26d

🔴 NEW: The boss of the University of Edinburgh is facing calls to “come clean” over earnings from a second job, amid staff strikes and mounting redundancies
theferret.scot/mathi...

Edinburgh uni boss pressured over outside earnings as job losses mount

The boss of the University of Edinburgh is facing calls to “come clean” over earnings from a second job, amid staff strikes and mounting redundancies.

theferret.scot

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 26d

HUUUGE turnout this morning to demand protection for our jobs and our students' learning conditions. There is no deficit!!!

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Grant Buttars @gbuttars.bsky.social · 26d

Frankie is looking forward to joining the @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social picket line tomorrow. He knows that #WeAreTheUniversity and wd need to #StopTheCuts and #DefendEveryJob

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Grant Buttars @gbuttars.bsky.social · 26d

Old College picket at @edinburghuni.bsky.social this morning @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @ucuscotland.bsky.social #NoRedundancies #StopTheCuts #DefendEveryJob

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 27d

We're starting day 4 of the strike with Jack the cat's full support. He also says that this is a manufactured crisis because there is no deficit at the University of Edinburgh. Clever cat.

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 27d

🔉🎵 Sound Up! Great support for our striking workers from Old College passers-by and Och Vey, a local Klezmer band!

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 28d

We're striking to stop budget cuts and mass redundancies and standing up for the future of our students' education. There is no deficit.

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 28d

Day 3 of strike against budget cuts and mass redundancies at the University of Edinburgh. Going strong at KB! Join us on the picket or at 12:30 by the Nucleus building for a teach-out: The anatomy of a biology demonstrator - are they paid fairly?

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 28d

“We don’t see how the university can continue to provide quality education to students with drastic reductions in staff. Management does not appear to be listening—students may [be] able to insist they do.” Sophia Woodman UCU Edinburgh President

Edinburgh University spends thousands on chancellors bills while staff fear redundancy

The UCU have called the chancellor's perks a 'slap in the face' to striking staff

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 28d

Loud honks from passing traffic supporting out KB pickets!!

Picture shows group of picketers sitting on a grassy patch with trees behind. One large UCU sign behind them.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 29d

✊ Show your support if you can!

UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks to all the @ucu.org.uk branches supporting us today and this week! Here's a link to our hardship fund -- solidarity donations appreciated! www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/hff-fundrais...

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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · 29d

This week is a 5 day strike at University of Edinburgh in response to management decisions and practices around £120m cuts & UCU’s concerns around workloads, teaching, and research quality.

Pink and purple circular sticker saying “we’re at breaking point. UCU”

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Richard Leonard @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social · 29d

I joined the @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social picket line this morning to show solidarity and hear first-hand about the devastating plan for £140 million of cuts to jobs and courses

They are asking people to email the university principal to oppose it

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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 29d

Teach outs this week by @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social Learn more about the branch and the strike to defend jobs and oppose cuts #SaveHE #NoCompulsoryRedundancies #StopTheCuts

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 29d

University staff demand to have their concerns *on the table* as University of Edinburgh threaten £140 Million budget cuts.

a group of striking university staff in sunglasses with pink and white UCU posters and leaflets

A hand drawn sign with the words "Peter says" above a drawing of a table, with the word "nothing" underneath the table.

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks to all the @ucu.org.uk branches supporting us today and this week! Here's a link to our hardship fund -- solidarity donations appreciated! www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/hff-fundrais...

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 29d

Collective Action is our only option! Aacademics and Professional services stand united at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @ucuscotland.bsky.social ! #StopTheCuts #solidarity #SaveHE

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 29d

Striking UCU members sending the University of Edinburgh a strong message this morning!

a striking union member with a hand lettered poster saying We strike for Edinburgh's Future!

A striking UCU member in a bright red shirt with a hand lettered poster saying Stop Staff Cuts,

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