UCU Hardship + Fighting Fund Scenarios: These scenarios illustrate the ways in which our Local Hardship Fund and National Fighting Fund work together, and should help members resolve most queries they have about these schemes. Please also read the wording of the motion we passed at the 15 February General Meeting which explains how the National Fighting Fund and the Local Hardship Fund work. That’s here: http://www.leedsucu.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Emergency-motion-hardship-fund-1.docx Additional guidance (to be taken in conjunction with advice on this page) is [here] and [here]. Content: Member McStrike: Hourly paid (e.g. but not limited to a Teaching Assistant) Member O’Union: Fixed term contract, concerns over impact of financial deductions especially given the contract end date is soon / no definite extension or further solid job offer Member Solidarity: Part time, permanent contract; financial concerns given reliance on part time income Member Great-Placards: Permanent contract, financial concerns over strike deductions But how do I apply? But when do I apply?   Hourly paid (e.g. but not limited to a Teaching Assistant)   The first 3/5th of a week’s pay (so three days for anyone full time / salaried) would usually need to have been lost for someone to claim from the national Fighting … continue reading