The strike (so far) in pictures!
Some of our favourite pics from the week just gone. Keep up the solidarity! #UCUstrikesback This page was last updated on 28 February 2020
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Grow the Action, Build the Strike, Win the Dispute
Negotiations are at a crucial stage. We need pickets out in great numbers. Thank you so much for all the strength you have put into the action over the last few days. The weather has been shocking, public transport a … Read more
Open Letter from UCEA and UUK: Leeds University UCU’s response
All staff at the University of Leeds were sent on Friday by email a copy of an Open Letter from UCEA and UUK to all staff members in striking institutions. This is our response to that letter. To start with, … Read more
Teachouts 2020
While staff are on strike, we are educating for free While lectures are cancelled, come and join striking University staff for public talks and workshops. Everyone is wlecome. The events listed here take place in the Quaker Meeting House, 188 … Read more
Strikes starting Thursday (what you need to know)
Text from Branch President’s email to members 17th February 2020 As you know, we will be striking again soon, starting this Thursday, 20th February, over our two disputes. This means you should not do any work on strike days (including working … Read more
Union emails during strikes
We know many of you don’t check your university email when you are on strike, which is sensible to avoid getting drawn into work-related things. However, this can mean that you miss important emails from UCU. The union nationally and … Read more
Striking Insights – call for teach outs
Once again, during our forthcoming strike action, Leeds UCU will be running ‘teach outs’ to offer alternative knowledge to our students. These could be presentations, discussions, creative labs, guest speakers, performances or other activities, both in the Quaker Centre and … Read more
To our students, from Leeds University UCU
We want to start by saying how grateful we are for all the support we have received from University of Leeds students. Every supportive email or kind word to striking staff; every signature on open letters or email to the … Read more
UCU elections 2020
(Vice President, National Executive Committee members and Trustees) UCU members* should have received a large white envelope in the post from UCU in early February with voting papers and candidate statements for this year’s elections. If it hasn’t arrived, you … Read more
Student-staff coalition on climate, and youth climate strike
There is a Youth Climate Strike taking place in Leeds this Friday (14 February). Whilst we have not organised a formal march this time, the branch continues to support the climate strikes and members are encouraged to support them. Many … Read more