Want to win a UCU keep cup? Of course you do! The winner of our “Best alternative Christmas carol competition 2018” will go home victorious with this splendid pink and purple light, reusable cup. (Tinsel optional.) We’ll be singing our … Read more
Could you help the branch with its recruitment and organising strategy? We’re looking for some members to get involved in the recruitment and organising working group which advises the branch committee. Experience welcome but not necessary. If you’re interested in … Read more
We still need a postgraduate rep on the UCU committee for this academic year. Could it be you, or a colleague? The UCU University of Leeds branch committee makes decisions on behalf of the branch in between the general meetings … Read more
Members may be interested in this event (our branch is an affiliate of Leeds Trades Union Council, which is co-sponsoring the event with the Leeds Social Sciences Institute). Public meeting: Thursday 6th December, 6.30 – 8.00 pm, East Room, Leeds … Read more
Some members have received a letter from USS saying that because of a ‘technical glitch’ they won’t get an automatic pension statement. This seems to be members with more complicated pension calculations. In a statement, USS says this affects around … Read more
University of Leeds has agreed to UCU’s requests to reimburse staff for ‘indefinite leave to remain’ applications and tier 1 visa applications. Senior management say they will reimburse staff for applications made after 8 November 2018. The university will also … Read more
Disability History Month runs 22 November – 22 December 2018. To launch it this year, UCU is holding a day of action for disability equality in education on Wednesday 21 November. See the short introductory video. Full details of the … Read more
Last Wednesday our elected Leeds delegates had a double dose of special Higher Education Sector Conferences (HESCs) which had been called to decide the next steps for UCU in two higher education disputes: Quick summary 1. The Pay and Equality … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more