Members of the University and College Lecturers Union (Ucu) are now threatening industrial action unless Coleg Morgannwg withdraws its decision.

The college, which has six campuses across Rhondda Cynon Taf, said it has a projected budget deficit to cope with.

But staff have said they are "appalled" at the proposed cuts.

Members of the lecturers union held a meeting where it was heard that some members of staff had been told by college managers that a small projected budget deficit meant that up to 11 teaching staff would be cut.

'Meaningful'

The no confidence motion was passed against principal Jan Knight,

A spokesman for the union said that staff felt the "college management are treating loyal and hardworking lecturers as easily disposable objects rather than assets essential to the education of young people and the community."

Branch chair Ian Bosworth said: "Staff are appalled at the way they are being treated.

"This decision has been taken without any meaningful consultation with staff and their unions.

"What was very clear from the meeting was that lecturers will be prepared to ballot for strike action if this redundancy threat is not withdrawn."

The BBC news website has asked Coleg Morgannwg for a response.