Staff and students rally to defend jobs at Working Men’s College
The protest took place outside a governors’ meeting, with union members demanding the college halt plans to cut 19 staff roles just weeks before the new academic year.
Staff and students at the Working Men’s College (WMC) in Camden rallied to defend jobs and courses after news of sweeping cuts.
The protest took place outside a governors’ meeting, with union members demanding the college halt plans to cut 19 staff roles just weeks before the new academic year.
WMC is facing a £500,000 deficit.
The college said the restructure comes after funding was reduced by 6% from the Department for Education (DfE) and 3.3% from the Greater London Authority.
Management said the staff-to-income ratio had become unsustainable.
The threatened job losses cover curriculum, support services, library and management information systems.
Jo Grady, general secretary at UCU, said: “WMC has stood as a beacon of adult learning for over 170 years.
“Slashing staff and services in response to short-sighted funding decisions will do lasting harm to local people who rely on the college for second chances, upskilling, and social connection.
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