Check out [this article] in the Times Higher from today which covers the proposals tabled to employers today after consultation with some of these “dove” VCs, and for a sense of how different the industrial climate could be if more VCs were willing … Read more
Here’s some advice for your first day back after a period of fantastic striking: 1) Read the Industrial Action FAQ [Click here] It has a lot of information in it, so please check it to see if it answers any … Read more
Here’s the strike news on 25th February – please read and share! This page was last updated on 1 March 2018
Read moreThe first two days of the USS strike at Leeds have been magnificent. We’ve had more pickets than ever before, people picketing who’ve never taken strike action before, very senior colleagues out with us. We’ve given out thousands of leaflets, … Read more
I was a part of the British university system between 2008 and 2014. During this period I saw how working conditions – the conditions for good teaching and research – rapidly deteriorated. Not only due to government defunding, but also … Read more
It is vital that your strike action is recorded, but please don’t record it in advance (recalling HQ instructions and the [USS Action FAQ]). HR have required that we report strike action from Thursday 22nd to Wednesday 28th February by March 1st (and … Read more
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 … Read more
Although much normal teaching will be cancelled on the USS strike days, Leeds UCU are once again delighted to offer a range of brilliant educational opportunities, which will be critical, engaging, and FUN. Staff will be offering sessions on a … Read more
Here are 5 empowering and useful things you can do to make the strike massive + effective: Sign up to picket! https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/campaigns/picket-duty-sign-up-form/ Joint staff/student banner + placard making! Monday 19 Feb, 4-7pm, venue TBA (we’ll email on Monday – the students are organising … Read more
To mark the first day of our massive strike in defence of our pensions we’re having a big march and rally on 22 February. We’ll be assembling from 11.30 on the Parkinson Building steps, setting off at 12pm, and marching … Read more
