Union leaders have warned that further Dundee University strike action ‘looks inevitable.’
It comes as UNISON members continue to reject plans for - ‘work until you drop’ pensions reforms.
The grim prediction was issued as up to 300 staff returned to work today after four-weeks of action.
This followed union members rejection of management proposals to close their pension scheme to new members and cut benefits for existing members.
Local UNISON Regional Officer Mo Dickson told Dundee Live: “The University has mistakenly chosen to spend its time and resources on attempting to undermine the strike with outside help rather than engaging with the concerns of their own staff.
“They are hiding behind a meaningless formal consultation when what our members need is a return to the negotiating table and an improved offer which would allow staff to retire with dignity.
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“The University management has the nerve to ask the trade unions to tell them how to make their potentially unlawful changes more palatable, yet they are not prepared to roll up their sleeves and return to negotiations.
“Unfortunately, without an improved offer and a more realistic approach by management, further strike action looks inevitable.
“Had University management been brave enough to visit the picket lines, they would have seen there is an appetite among members to see this campaign through until justice is finally done.”
Dundee University has been approached for comment on the latest UNISON development.
When the strike first started last month, a university spokesman told us: “We are disappointed that UNISON have moved to further industrial action despite progress made during extensive discussions with the campus unions that followed the strike action held last year.
“These discussions were very constructive and although the University and the unions did not reach full agreement on all elements, a competitive offer was made which presents existing scheme members with real choice and provides for a dignified retirement for all.
“This proposal was supported by the University Court, our governing body, and formal consultation will commence shortly.
“The industrial action by UNISON covers the period leading up to and including student examinations, a crucial time of the academic year.
“We will do all we can to mitigate the impact of strike action on students, so that they have access to the facilities and support they may need.”
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