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flag Lecturers at four Scottish universities vote on strikes over budget cuts and job losses, with up to 127 positions at risk.

flag Lecturers at four Scottish universities—Aberdeen, Stirling, Heriot-Watt, and Strathclyde—are voting on potential strike action over proposed budget cuts and job losses, with staff in the University and College Union (UCU) deciding whether to support strikes or alternative measures. flag The ballots follow university leadership’s refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies, with plans for 76 job cuts at Strathclyde, 41 in Scotland and 10 in Malaysia at Heriot-Watt, and ongoing restructuring at Aberdeen. flag The UCU criticizes leadership for lack of consultation and highlights financial pressures including reduced international student numbers and higher national insurance costs. flag While some recent disputes were resolved through concessions, including no compulsory layoffs at Edinburgh, tensions remain high. flag Ballots are open from January through mid-February, with the Scottish Government urging universities to engage unions and avoid forced layoffs.

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