Tony Dorrian Workers Party Representative has called on the Minister to intervene and stop the University of Ulster making 450 members of staff redundant.
Mr Dorrian said this decision by the management to cut 450 posts will decimate the university and will have a major impact on staff and students. He added it will be staff and students who will suffer the consequences of yet another short sighted action by those charged with the responsibility of protecting and safeguarding jobs and student numbers.
Mr Dorrian who is currently a student at the University said it is due to the skills and dedication of the staff that the university has earned the highly regarded international reputation, that management are so proud to boast about in their advertising and marketing materials, and their frequent attendance at international conferences where no expense is spared. The Workers Party stands in solidarity with the staff and students who will be forced to fight for the survival of an education system that puts the education of current and future students first.
He concluded by saying that is will have a negative impact on working class students and the university management should show the results of the equality impact assessment that was carried out prior to this announcement being made on its effect on staff and students and the impact on future degree courses. The minister must now halt this decision .