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University of Leeds UCU EGM Minutes 27 March 2018

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 27 March 2018 by admin427 March 2018

Download the Word file here: 2018.03.27 EGM minutes Leeds UCU University of Leeds Local Association Emergency General Meeting Tuesday 27 March, 1pm – 2pm (but may overrun) Venue: Roger Stevens lecture theatre 21 Minutes   Motion 1 This branch welcomes the … Read more

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Statement from Uni of Leeds UCU branch regarding the UUK-UCU statement following ACAS talks (13/3/18)

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 14 March 2018 by admin422 March 2018

You can download a PDF of the statement from University of Leeds UCU regarding the UUK-UCU statement following ACAS talks (13/3/18) here:  members_statement_re_12_march_agreement Text of statement: Statement from Leeds UCU branch regarding the UUK-UCU statement following ACAS talks  13 March 2018  … Read more

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Democracy in Action: Updates from Tuesday 13/3/18

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 14 March 2018 by admin422 March 2018

We have reproduced the text from 2 emails sent to members on the evening of Tuesday 13/3/18 (below) and you can read the statement from Leeds UCU branch regarding the UUK-UCU statement following ACAS talks here: members_statement_re_12_march_agreement  Local Update from Tim … Read more

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EXTRA EGM TODAY – PLEASE WATCH EMAIL FOR UPDATES ON TIME/LOCATION (email 13/3/18)

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 13 March 2018 by admin413 March 2018

Dear Members, Uni of Leeds UCU Committee will be holding an emergency committee meeting first thing to coordinate today’s extra members’ meeting which has been called specifically around the proposals that emerged from Acas talks last night. Committee are seeking a venue … Read more

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: USS PROPOSALS – FEEDBACK NEEDED URGENTLY (members’ email 12/3/18)

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 12 March 2018 by admin413 March 2018

Dear Members, This is a fantastic trade union branch and all of us on committee are incredibly proud to serve it. Everyone, please check out our latest video [here] to remind ourselves of the energy and commitment we have brought to the fight for fair pensions … Read more

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Punitive ASOS deductions and what the policy tells us about workload and respect (from email 5/3/18 with updates)

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 9 March 2018 by admin422 March 2018

The University of Leeds looks increasingly isolated as management still [insist they will dock 25% of pay] if striking staff don’t rearrange lectures missed during strike action. This is on top of (expected) strike deductions so it is essentially docking twice for the same work. As … Read more

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Member Email 7/3/18: Important news, updates + ways to help solve the USS dispute

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 7 March 2018 by admin47 March 2018

Text of email sent 7/3/18 Are you a Head of Department / Service, or similar? Everyone sign this petition to research funding bodies! The strikes are effective – keep turning out! Recruit and buddy up! Big News today! (TL;DR: #Yay … Read more

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Samba! Rhythms of Resistance at our Post-Picket Rally #USSstrike (6/3/18)

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 6 March 2018 by admin46 March 2018

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What’s the deal with punitive ASOS deductions?!

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 2 March 2018 by admin42 March 2018

University of Leeds management looks increasingly isolated in making its threat to dock 25% pay for every day staff refuse to reschedule classes lost to strike action, having already docked those days’ pay. It has been widely noted that in the … Read more

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Email sent to members 28/2/18: First Day Back: Thank you + Next Steps (ASOS + next week’s Strike) + Support

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 1 March 2018 by admin422 March 2018

This post reproduces the text of an email to all members from the Uni of Leeds UCU President on 28/2/2018 Dear Members, Thank you Once again, you are amazing. It is an incredible feeling to walk round visiting bumper numbers … Read more

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The branch office is currently closed because of the covid-19 pandemic. Please use email if possible.

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Emails will be received by the branch administrator/organiser and some of the elected branch officers.

Phone 35904 (external: 0113 343 5904) (please use email if possible while the office is closed)

Post: UCU, Room 7.51, EC Stoner Building, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT. (The office is currently closed – if you need to physically post something please contact us by email or phone to discuss.)

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    • Joining the unionJoining Leeds UCU All academic and academic-related staff of the University of Leeds, permanent or fixed-term, are eligible to join Leeds UCU. This includes students studying to teach in further education who are eligible for free membership. For further information contact the Leeds UCU Office. The quickest, easiest and safest way of joining is online via the UCU website http://joinonline.ucu.org.uk/. Subscriptions The subscription is payable monthly, quarterly or annually by direct debit, and is made up of anational subscription and local subscription, both on a sliding scale. This table shows the main national and local rates:   Employment income: Current monthly subscription for full UCU members National Leeds TOTAL Code £40,000 and over £17.99 £2.40 £20.39 F1 £30,000 – £39,999 £16.36 £2.40 £18.76 F2 £20,000 – £29,999 £15.43 £2.40 £17.83 F3 £10,000 – £19,999 £9.41 £1.20 £10.61 F4 £5,000 – £9,999 £4.26 £0.60 £4.86 F5 Below £5,000 £2.43 £0.60 £3.03 F6 Tax relief Members are entitled to tax releif on 67% of their National Subscription. See further details by following this link Further Information For further information please contact the UCU Office.
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    • Committee members 2021-2022UCU members at the University of Leeds elect a committee to run union affairs in between the all-member general meetings. (General meetings of all members are the primary decision making mechanism locally, committee meetings are the secondary one.) Election is for one year from 1 August. The committee can appoint up to four additional committee members. Committee members elected for the academic year 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 are:

      Committee officers

      President: Vicky Blake Vice-president: Tim Goodall Treasurer: Nigel Bubb Honorary secretary: Jonathan Saha Membership officer: Ben Plumpton Equality officer: Dima Barakat Chami Campaigns officer: Lesley McGorrigan Health and safety officer: Neil Maughan Anti-casualisation officer: Cat Oakley

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      Gabriella Alberti George Ellison Alaric Hall Hugh Hubbard Laura Loyola-Hernandez Lata Narayanaswamy Brendan Nicholls Malcolm Povey Alan Roe Andi Rylands Paul Steenson Mark Taylor-Batty Peter Tennant Mark Walkley Chloe Wallace Rachel Walls Andy West Kelli Zezulka
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