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Vote ‘No’ – this branch recommends members vote to reject the offer

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 5 April 2018 by Alan Smith5 April 2018

In a well attended emergency general meeting, members of UCU University of Leeds branch voted today to recommend that members vote ‘no’ in the new UCU ballot on the latest offer from Universities UK in the persions dispute. The branch … Read more

Posted in Dispute, General Meetings, Pensions

University of Leeds UCU EGM Minutes 27 March 2018

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 27 March 2018 by Vicky Blake27 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

Posted in Dispute, Dispute information, General Meetings, Minutes, Pensions

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 Vicky Blake22 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

Posted in Dispute, Dispute information, General Meetings, Pensions

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

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 12 March 2018 by Vicky Blake13 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

Posted in Dispute, General Meetings, Members emails

Agenda for general meeting 25 October

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 22 October 2017 by Alan Smith22 October 2017

1. Next steps on Statutes, including discussion of academic censure and boycott. Including: 1.1. Motion on the continuance of our dispute with the university (link) 2. Motion: adoption of modified UCU model local rules (link) 3. Motion: donation to UCU University … Read more

Posted in Administration, Branch, Campaigns, Dispute, General Meetings, Statutes

Adoption of modified UCU model local rules

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 22 October 2017 by Alan Smith22 October 2017

Motion to the general meeting 25 October 2017 This web version is for ease of reference during the meeting and is not authoritative, as formatting errors have, and other errors may have, crept in during adopting it for the webpage. … Read more

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Challenging the terms of debate

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 22 October 2017 by Alan Smith22 October 2017

Motion to the general meeting 25 October 2017 This conference believes that USS reports on the basis of its real assets: a surplus of £5bn. The reporting of a deficit is a recklessly prudent artificial construct ideologically driven by changes … Read more

Posted in Campaigns, General Meetings, Pensions

Thursday’s all-members meeting will decide next strike

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 11 September 2017 by Alan Smith27 September 2017

UCU members at the emergency general meeting this Thursday will vote on a motion proposing a further three days of strike action, and another asking UCU to begin its academic boycott, in the dispute over the changes to the university … Read more

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Emergency General Meeting

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 31 August 2017 by Alan Smith27 September 2017

The President of the local association has convened an Emergency General Meeting to discuss the next steps in the Statutes dispute.  Here are some suggestions: Assessment boycott Strikes – one day/several days/indefinite Other action – what do you suggest?   … Read more

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Emergency General Meeting

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 6 July 2016 by Alan Smith1 August 2017

All members are invited to a UCU University of Leeds local association emergency general meeting on Wednesday 6 July at 1pm, in Clothworkers North Building lecture theatre 2.31 (cinema). The agenda is: 1. EU referendum result To discuss and debate … Read more

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