Motion · S6M-17090 · 3 Apr 2025
Robert Gordon University Industrial Action
The motion
That the Parliament notes reported plans at Robert Gordon University (RGU), announced in 2024, to make up to 135 staff members redundant following the voluntary severance taken by 130 individuals; understands that the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has achieved a mandate for strike action following a ballot of its RGU membership, and that the initial day of strike action is planned for 15 April 2025; recognises the role of the EIS in opposing what it sees as significant job cuts and compulsory redundancies; appreciates and values the organising and effort that goes into industrial action; commends what it sees as the EIS’ ongoing commitment to protecting jobs, learning and teaching, and extends its best wishes for the continued efforts of the EIS and its membership in advocating for what it considers to be a fair resolution to the current dispute and a positive future for the university.
Supporters (11)
- Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rhoda Grant 5 Sep 2025
- Ross Greer Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Richard Leonard 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Mackay Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alex Rowley 5 Sep 2025
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Mercedes Villalba 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.