Cardiff University UCU claims evidence was 'misleading'
The union reassured members in an email, stating it aimed to 'set the record straight.'
The UCU also submitted a critique of the university's "Academic Futures" cuts proposals to the council, ahead of the university council's consideration of the plans on June 17.
The union said it would present more detailed criticisms of "Academic Futures" to the council in person.
The University Senate, which met on June 11, unanimously rejected the "Academic Futures" proposals, citing foundational risks to academic sustainability and the financial future of the university.
The meeting also noted that senior management did not vote in favour of the plans.
The union, along with Unite and Unison, is urging the council to pause the proposals' implementation and consider more measured reform.
The UCU reported the university to the Health and Safety Executive over concerns related to the "Academic Futures" process, following a survey highlighting potential serious health and safety consequences.
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