UCU University of Leeds branch supports the ALQST for Human Rights group campaign for the release of University of Leeds PhD student Salma al-Shehab from prison in Saudi Arabia. Members of the branch voted for the following motion at a … Read more
Members of the branch voted for the following motion at a general meeting 5 December 2023: This branch notes: Palestinians in Gaza have been subjected to Israeli bombardment for more than 45 days; As of 21/11/23, it is reported that … Read more
This motion was carried at an ordinary general meeting of members of this branch on 12 October 2023. This branch notes that: This branch believes that: This branch resolves: *The “General Secretary & leadership” refers to GS, senior paid officials … Read more
This motion was carried at an ordinary general meeting of members of this branch on 12 October 2023 Conference notes: Conference believes: Conference calls on WMSC to: References: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/media/292f4ba4-0938-4bf3-a9b8-bde76f663185/harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-consultation-2023-final.pdf https://www.nus.org.uk/ofs-harassment-consultation-response (The minutes of the meeting will be approved at a … Read more
Following motions of no confidence passed in June/July by all three staff trade unions (UCU, Unison and Unite), the University of Leeds vice chancellor and president Simone Buitendijk has announced that she is stepping down with almost immediate effect. Professor … Read more
Picketing sign-up now open for Monday 25 to Friday 29 September 2023. The form also includes a question about making picketing accessible for you. It’s really helpful for the picket organisers if you sign up online. This page was last … Read more
Members have voted to end the branch’s current indefinite strike action after significant movement from senior management. At a branch emergency general meeting Monday 26 June members voted to end the current indefinite strike action in response to significant movement … Read more
Post from email sent to branch members from branch president Chloe Wallace around 4pm Friday 23 June 2023 As many of you are aware, we held a further meeting with senior management this lunchtime. The meeting was productive and they … Read more
Post from email sent to members 14 June 2023 by branch president Chloe Wallace Remember to sign up for picketing. We expect media to attend tomorrow, so come in numbers, with sunscreen, water and hats. And we can all meet … Read more
Post from email sent to branch members 13 June 2023 by branch president Chloe Wallace We are now in final preparations for our strike action starting on Thursday. We will be picketing as usual and joining Unison when they have … Read more