Calicut varsity to end contract of staff in its self-financing institutions
The University of Calicut has decided not to renew the contracts of staff in its self-financing institutions, potentially affecting over 400 employees. A staff union has objected to the move, citing the long tenure of many employees and the lack of permanent status despite years of service.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights labor rights issues and the precarious nature of employment in university-managed self-financing education sectors.
A recent decision of a Syndicate standing committee in the University of Calicut (CU) not to renew the contract of employees in self-financing institutions directly managed by it after October 31 has led to objections from a staff union.
According to functionaries of the Self-Financing College Teachers and Staff Association (SFCTSA), affiliated with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, the university currently manages 32 self-financing institutions across five districts, including teacher education colleges, an engineering college, study centres offering MBA and MCA courses, and a fashion designing institute.
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