23 October 2023 Dear University Secretary We are writing to you concerning the presence of police on campus on 12th October 2023 with regards to a peaceful protest by Just Stop Oil (JSO). We are shocked and saddened to see … Read more
As agreed at our general meeting we urge members to offer humanitarian support if they are in a position to do so. The motion below includes a list of indicative charities. Motion: Supporting branch members directly impacted by the current … Read more
You may have seen the email to all members from the UCU General Secretary Jo Grady on the 25th September, concerning the members’ consultation about changes to the USS pensions scheme. USS members should also have received a formal invitation to that … Read more
The following motion was carried the Emergency General Meeting held on the 12th September 2023. This branch notes This branch believes This branch resolves to Post edited 2 October 2023 to correct the text to the motion as carried by … Read more
Dear students, Welcome to solidarity. From 24th – 29th September 2023, Leeds University UCU members will be on strike. Pay and working conditions negotiations between unions and the employer’s governing body, UCEA, reached an impasse in March,and after a marking … Read more
Why are we striking? The strike was notified to further the 4 Fights dispute. As announced late last week, UCU Higher Education Committee did agree to permit branches the ability to apply to stand down the strike. However, at Leeds … Read more
Picketing Rallies daily at 11:30 Pickets and supporters will be meeting up on the Parkinson steps at 11:30 each day for a short rally, including speeches, updates, visiting speakers. Migrant members We know that it can be hard for migrant … Read more
There are others too – thank you all – but these are the people who agreed to have their names publically displayed. If you would like to pledge 10% of your wage monthly to support colleagues who are experiencing deductions … Read more
We love our pickets and, as much as it pains us to strike again, we look forward to seeing you out there March 15th and beyond. Picket sign up coming soon – please join in! Let’s show our employers we … Read more
It will not have escaped your notice that UCU is currently balloting for strike action – you will have received a good number of emails from HQ about it. University of Leeds UCU branch want to emphasise the vital importance of … Read more