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On the plans to outsource the roles to EXL Services, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Oxford University Press’ offshoring plan is a classic case of an employer prioritising greed over its hard working staff.”<\/p>\n
“It is an absolute disgrace that it has pushed through this decision and put our members’ jobs at risk,” she said.<\/p>\n
Unite regional officer Naomi Gravett said the industrial action was “completely the fault of OUP”.<\/p>\n
“It is a wealthy employer and simply does not need to cut costs by outsourcing our members’ jobs abroad,” she added.<\/p>\n
OUP said a majority of staff affected by the changes had “accepted the terms offered”.<\/p>\n
“Colleagues have been offered enhanced redundancy terms as well as opportunities for redeployment and support, including funding for professional development, and a number have secured alternative roles within the Press,” the publishing house said.<\/p>\n
It said staff had been offered wellbeing support, before adding: “We also have plans in place to minimize any potential disruption to colleagues, customers, or suppliers during this time.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n