Staff at Nottingham University are set to strike over plans to cut more than 250 jobs.
The university launched a 90-day consultation in April outlining its proposals to cut 356 positions from its workforce, including the removal of 98 vacant job posts.
Now employees, including security officers, library personnel and administrators, are set to walk out over the plans.
Trade union Unison said the proposed job cuts would see Nottingham University staff ‘bearing the brunt of cost-cutting’.
It said 78 per cent of staff had voted to back strike action, although a date for the walk out is yet to be set.
The union claimed it had submitted a proposal that would save the institution up to £50million without the need for compulsory job losses.
‘Despite university leaders accepting elements of the union’s plans, just five posts have been saved,’ it said.
Elliot Dean, Unison’s head of higher education, said: ‘It’s extremely concerning that the university continues to spend tens of millions on new developments while claiming financial hardship and proposing to axe hundreds of jobs as a result.’
Staff at Nottingham University (pictured) are set to strike over plans to cut more than 250 jobsÂ
Trade union Unison said the proposed job cuts would see Nottingham University staff ‘bearing the brunt of cost-cutting’ (File Image)
Nottingham University said it ‘respected’ the rights of employees to strike.
‘We remain committed to meaningful dialogue and have been engaging with trade union representatives throughout the process,’ a spokesman added.
‘The proposals are part of our Future Nottingham programme, which outlines ambitious future plans, while addressing the serious financial challenges facing the higher education sector.
‘We will continue to work with union representatives to address their concerns while ensuring the university’s long-term sustainability.’
While staff at the University of Sheffield are being balloted for strikes over potential job cuts at the institution.
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