Protests over changes at University of Sussex (From The Argus)
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Protests over changes at University of Sussex
7:10pm Thursday 22nd November 2012 in News
Protests at the University of Sussex
Union members at the University of Sussex took to the campus to protest about the privatisation of some services.
They say bosses have not told them which companies it is speaking to about running its catering, estates and facilities and conference services.
The changes will mean 235 staff will be transferred to private firms.
The unions described the current bidding process as “poorly considered and secretive” and called on the university to start consulting properly with staff.
Protesters handed out flyers outside the Arts Piazza Café at the university as well as holding placards.
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Comments(5)
BURIRAM
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6:59am Fri 23 Nov 12
PorkBoat
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10:50am Fri 23 Nov 12
Numi
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11:18am Fri 23 Nov 12
Maxwell's Ghost
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9:20am Sat 24 Nov 12
Algeria Touchshriek says...
8:05pm Thu 22 Nov 12
If they're not assaulting MPs then they are whinging about things which do not warrant a whinge.
What they need to do is get a bath and stop thinking all because they are studying a pointless subject like Sociology or Drama that they are making a difference.
I, for one, am so glad these unwashed "academics" are now paying fees - that'll learn 'em.