A UNIVERSITY has failed to pay its staff on time as a union calls for compensation for all those affected.
Staff at the University of Glasgow were paid later than expected after an apparent technical issue with several banks.
Unison, one of the largest trade unions in the UK, posted a statement on its social media on Friday morning saying they were aware that “no-one” employed by the university had been paid.
The union also said it had launched an investigation and was in touch with senior management about the situation and the “distress” it has caused their members.
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However, later that evening a spokesperson for the University of Glasgow confirmed staff were getting paid on Friday.
Unison branch chair at the University of Glasgow Sophie Watson had stressed there needed to be an urgent resolution, and that unpaid staff who could be out of pocket due to the late payment should be compensated.
She said: “We understand there are technical issues with a number of banks.
“However, the university need to get this fixed urgently and compensate any staff who are out of pocket.
“Rent, mortgages and direct debits could go unpaid, and staff could go overdrawn and incur further charges.
“Unison is in contact with management and staff, and we are trying to get answers from the university to see when this will be resolved.
“We are supporting staff who need further advice”.
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