You may have already received or will shortly receive a big envelope of papers about voting for UCU National Executive Committee members, trustees, and the next Vice President (who will be from Further Education). Please do use your votes – … Read more
If you have a student-facing role, we’d encourage you to let your students know that you will be striking, and the reasons. You should not notify management in advance that you will be striking, but it’s helpful to let your … Read more
You’ll have seen from your email on Monday from the UCU general secretary Jo Grady that UCU have announced 14 more days strike action during February and March. Our negotiating team and elected Higher Education Committee think that, despite some … Read more
We may well have another busy period coming up so I want to make sure you all know who your UCU reps are and where there are gaps where we still need reps. The current list is at leedsucu/departmental-representatives. For … Read more
Members of UCU University of Leeds Branch met today (22 January 2020) to discuss and make decisions about the current disputes. Members agreed on the following motions: USS pensions dispute and ‘Four fights’ dispute Motion 1 This branch acknowledges the … Read more
We are saddened to learn of the death of Nita Sanghera, president-elect of UCU. Nita was a fierce and passionate campaigner for workers everywhere, always supporting union branches across the country, and a tireless campaigner against racism. Her support and … Read more
The branch committee has called an extraordinary general meeting to discuss a number of urgent issues which won’t wait until the next scheduled general meeting. The meeting will be: 12pm – 1pm on Wednesday 22 January Roger Stevens lecture theatre … Read more
Leeds UCU has written an online Open Letter to research funders, explaining the two current HE disputes (on USS pensions and on the Four Fights) and asking them to: Write to the Senior Team of Universities UK (UUK) and to … Read more
Have you spotted any unusual baubles on a Christmas tree near you on campus? Leeds UCU had fun despite the rain last Friday singing our alternative carols near the ‘wavy lines’ Christmas tree. The woodwind section led us and everyone … Read more
[Updated 30 March 2020] Salaried staff can apply to the UCU fighting fund and branch hardship fund when you’ve received your payslip showing the strike deductions. March payslips are now available to download, see below. Our branch hardship process is … Read more