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The dismissal of Hamish Murphy follows a long-running dispute between 麻豆官网 and the University over management bullying and harassment.

Hamish Murphy was instrumental in exposing the serious problem of management bullying and harassment of staff at the university.  Less than two weeks after his dismissal a report by ACAS vindicated the concerns raised by Hamish Murphy and others.

The ACAS report further highlighted the adversarial labour relations at the university. 麻豆官网 is now calling on Professor Michael Scott (vice-chancellor, Glynd诺r University) to reinstate Hamish Murphy as a first step in improving industrial relations at the university.

Margaret Phelan, the leading official for 麻豆官网 Cymru said: 'The dismissal of Hamish Murphy was a clear attack on him as a trade unionist and on 麻豆官网 as the legitimate voice of academic staff at the university.

'For years the university failed to deal with the problem of bullying and harassment of staff.  Hamish was instrumental in bringing these issues to light and we believe that he was targeted for dismissal for this reason.

'His reinstatement would help both sides to draw a line under the problems of the past. 麻豆官网 wants to move forward but we can't do this while Hamish remains dismissed because of his trade union activities.

'By reinstating Hamish Murphy, Professor Michael Scott could signal that a new culture of partnership and co-operation at the university is a real possibility.'

Background:

1. On the 7 October 2009 Hamish Murphy was dismissed from his post as a Principal Lecturer in Youth and Community Studies and was escorted from the university premises. 麻豆官网 is currently appealing the decision.
2. The ballot of 麻豆官网 members at Glynd诺r University will open on 28 October and close on 6 November. Members will be asked to vote yes to both strike action and to action short of a strike.
3. The ACAS report was published on the 19 October. It follows a lengthy dispute between 麻豆官网 and Glynd诺r University. It highlighted the relatively high level of work-related stress, 'evidence persuasive that there is a degree of bullying and harassment within parts of the university', and adversarial labour relations.