Category Archives: Wider campaigning

EU Settlement Scheme pilot

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Please see advice below from UCU head office in relation to the extension of the pilot scheme: We have received queries this morning about the government plans to extend the EU Settlement Scheme pilot to EU citizens working in universities across the UK. The first stage of the pilot had previously been run in Liverpool institutions and health services. It is now being extended to all licensed UK higher education institutions. UCU has received mixed feedback from many members who have used the service so far. The purpose of the scheme is to enable EU citizens resident in the UK and their family members to obtain the necessary UK immigration status they require in order to live and work in the UK after the end of the planned EU exit implementation period. During this pilot phase, only those employed by HE institutions are eligible to apply, but the scheme will open to all eligible applicants including family members by 29 March 2019. Applicants to the pilot phase must be a resident EU passport holder or, if they are the non-EU family members of EU citizens, a biometric residence card. The fee to apply for settled status is: £65 if you’re … continue reading

National unity demonstration against fascism and racism: 17 November 2018

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UCU is supporting a national demonstration of unity in London on Saturday in response to concerns of increasing racism and xenophobia and the rise of the far right. The demonstration is called by Stand Up To Racism, Unite Against Fascism and Love Music Hate Racism and supported by the TUC. Locally there are coaches going from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Sheffield and York. Members will be able to claim the coach fare back from UCU regional office (heyorkshire@ucu.org.uk) For details, including all the local coaches, see https://www.facebook.com/events/1887445111550804/ … continue reading

Trump: why Donald is so dangerous

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DATE: Thursday, July 5 TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm VENUE: Leeds University Business School, Maurice Keyworth lecture theatre, G.02 In anticipation of Donald Trump’s visit to London on July 13, Leeds UCU, Leeds Coalition Against War and Leeds Stand Up to Trump are hosting a Trump Teach-in: Why Donald is so Dangerous event. The confirmed speakers are: Trump, racism and the international far-right: Sam Kirk (Leeds Stand Up to Racism) Trump and war: speaker from National Stop the War Coalition, and Kathy Saemian (Iranian activist) Trump, Palestine and Israel: Prof. Richard Seaford (University of Exeter; British Committee for the Universities of Palestine) Trumpean Economics: Prof. Gary Dympski (University of Leeds) Trump and the Environment: Dr. Diane Nelson (University of Leeds) Following the talks, there will be further time for floor discussion and debate. … continue reading

European trade unionism – Brussels study visit

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The TUC (Trade Union Congress) in Yorkshire and Humber has contacted trade union branches in the region looking for young (35 or under) members interested in a visit to Brussels to learn about the international role of trade unions. See message below, and please email ucu@leeds.ac.uk if you’d like an expression of interest form: Dear colleagues, The TUC is pleased to be offering a ‘European trade unionism – Brussels study visit’ for young members from our affiliated unions, taking place between 4-6th September 2018. The application form is attached. The focus on the visit will be: discovering trade unions’ international role, monitoring the status of working rights, learning about cross border collective bargaining, solidarity & making connections. The draft programme includes: Meetings with ETUC, ITUC, UNI Europa, IndustriALL and other European trade union partners A tour around the European Parliament and the opportunity to meet Labour as well as Socialist & Democrat MEPs to discuss Brexit & working rights in Europe Meeting the GMB and/or NUJ Brussels branches, as well as the Labour assistants working in the European Parliament Meeting the TUC international officer An opportunity for a structured study session on European Trade Union issues delivered by the Foundation … continue reading