Text from branch treasurer Jonathan Saha’s email to members, updated with latest information [updated 17 March 2020] With increased pension contributions, a below-inflation pay offer, systemic pay inequality, rampant casualisation, and escalating workloads, our current disputes are vital in our … Read more
Text from branch president Ben Plumpton’s email to members Unless negotiations are successful in the meantime, Leeds UCU will be on strike with 59 other branches for 8 days from Monday 25th November to Wednesday 4th December inclusive, after the … Read more
Results were announced on 31st October for our two industrial action ballots. Leeds turnout was just over 60% for both, which means we beat the 50% threshold imposed by the Tory anti-trade-union legislation. That’s brilliant, thank you to everyone who … Read more
Leeds UCU is holiding a special meeting to discuss union democracy and the work of the UCU Democracy Commission on Thursday 7th November at 1 pm Roger Stevens LT 16 (12.16. See directions and accessibility info.). The meeting will also … Read more
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 12pm – 1pm, Michael Sadler LG.15 Chaired by Jonathan Saha, honorary secretary. USS pensions dispute Motion 1: USS pensions This branch notes that: The USS strikes in 2018 ended with an agreement that Defined Benefit pensions … Read more
Thursday 2 May 2019, 1pm – 2pm Roger Stevens lecture theatre 4 (8.04) 1. Minutes of General Meeting on Tuesday 16 April 2019 Minutes agreed. 2. Amendments to motions on the UCU congress agenda 2.1 Amendment to EQ17 Gender Identity … Read more
The pay, casualisation, equality and workloads dispute is a joint one with the other Higher Education trade unions. At the University of Leeds, we have two sister unions, Unison and Unite, who represent support staff, and all three unions are … Read more
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We hope to see as many of you as possible outside the Parkinson steps by 12 noon so we can set off together at midday, with banners, flags, placards and alarm clocks, to join the Leeds Youth Strike for Climate … Read more
Here are the details of UCU University of Leeds Branch general meetings for this academic year. The meetings are for all members of this branch. They are the primary means for collective decision making. If you think the local UCU … Read more