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Unions' fury as college rejects plan to save The Glasgow Trade Union Education Centre
Sonya Cassidy and Rab Wilson at an EIS Rally

THE Scottish TUC urged City of Glasgow College bosses to “see sense” today after they rejected proposals to save the institution’s trade union Education Centre.

Unions and campaigners vowed to step up their push to save the centre, which has helped educate thousands of trade union reps, shop stewards and members over 30 years.

In May college managers announced the centre was earmarked for closure, claiming it was financially unsustainable.

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