College of Bradford employees have voted for strike motion over the potential lack of 300 jobs.
The UCU union mentioned that workers have been informed final month that 200 roles would go as a part of £13m price of cuts.
Nevertheless the all-staff assembly was additionally informed that the college wished to cut back its payroll to 2019 ranges, which the union calculated meant one other 100 posts would disappear.
UCU added that 69% of members who voted within the poll supported a walk-out.
The college has additionally introduced it’ll shut its chemistry and movie and tv diploma programmes.
UCU normal secretary Jo Grady mentioned: “Our members are ready to strike as a result of they refuse to bear the brunt of years of mismanagement.
“The proposed cuts are basically flawed and would see vital programs axed.
“We’ve got appealed to the vice-chancellor to work with us to defend as many roles as potential and safe the way forward for our college, however no such assurances have been forthcoming.”
A College of Bradford spokesperson mentioned: “Like many UK universities, we face vital monetary challenges and have to make not less than £13m in financial savings.
“We’re reviewing each space of the college so as to scale back prices and create a extra environment friendly organisation, whereas nonetheless offering excellent pupil expertise and world-leading analysis.
“A part of this includes lowering our staffing prices, a course of which we’re half means by.
“We admire it is a difficult time for our employees and we’re doing all the things we are able to to help them.”
