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University of Edinburgh lecturers vote on strike mandate over £140M cuts risking 1,800 jobs, citing strong finances as unnecessary.
Lecturers at the University of Edinburgh are voting on a new mandate for potential strike action over proposed £140 million budget cuts that could lead to up to 1,800 job losses.
The dispute, which began in February 2025, prompted nine days of strikes and a December 2025 agreement banning compulsory redundancies until July 2026.
The UCU now seeks a 12-month mandate—extended due to changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025—to push for a permanent end to forced layoffs, arguing the university’s strong finances, including over £3 billion in reserves and a non-deficit 2024–25 report, make the cuts unnecessary.
University leadership reaffirmed the current agreement, urged continued dialogue, and warned further strikes could disrupt students and harm stability.
Los profesores de la Universidad de Edimburgo votan sobre el mandato de huelga sobre recortes de 140 millones de libras que ponen en riesgo 1.800 empleos, citando fuertes finanzas como innecesarias.