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University Academic staff paid less than university secretaries
As a result of the Pensions dispute between the pre-92 Universities and the University and College Union (UCU), it has become clear that academics are expected to work at least a 48 hour week. University advice to its managers states that there is no specific working week for academic and related (professional and managerial) staff and they even challenge the premise that the European Working Time Directive applies to academics. Surveys have shown that most academics work longer than 48 hours per week.
As a result, a Grade 6 University Secretary is paid more than a Grade 7 (Basic Grade) University Lecturer.
Here is an example:
Clerical – spine point 29 (top of grade 6)
Annual Salary £29,099
Hourly rate = Annual salary/(hours worked x 52)
29,099/(35×52) = £15.98
Academic – spine point 36 (top of grade 7)
Annual salary £35,788
Hourly rate = Annual salary/(hours worked x 52)
Assuming this academic is working on average 48hrs a week (as we believe we are). 35,788/(48×52) = £14.33 effectively £1.65 less an hour than a clerical member of staff 1 grade below!
On a 55-hour week academics and academic related staff have to be on Grade 9 before earning a higher hourly rate than support staff at the tope of grade 6
