1 May Day Strike fundraiser 7pm Holbeck Working Men’s clubLeeds TUC showing of Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and buffet (suitable for children 11+) A one-man professional theatre production of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, a book that has changed many perspectives and … Read more
International Workers’ Day commemorates the many struggles and celebrates the gains of the labour movement for workers’ rights. Join trade unionists and community groups from across Leeds on Saturday 29 April for a (fairly short) march through Leeds and to … Read more
International Workers Memorial Day commemorates those who died or were injured through work, bringing us together to remember the dead and fight for the living. There are two events in Leeds on Friday, designed so that those who are able … Read more
Although normal teaching will be cancelled during the strikes, we like teaching and learning so we’re running teach outs during the strike, after the picket lines have finished for the day. The teach-outs may be interesting, fun, political or whimsical; … Read more
Leeds UCU committee are hugely supportive of the Black History Month programme organised by Leeds 11, the university staff network for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff, together with partners and friends. See the full programme here: https://equality.leeds.ac.uk/events/black-history-month-bhm-2021/ We’d recommend … Read more
Our pension scheme is yet again seemingly under attack by the people who are supposed to be looking after it. This time even the employers’ body Universities UK have made a public statement criticising the valuation. If you want to … Read more
A quick reminder that Leeds UCU has organised an Open Meeting on USS this Thursday (11 March) 12 noon – 1 pm. Please come along to find out what’s going on with the latest valuation. Our pensions rep Mark Taylor-Batty … Read more
While staff are on strike, we are educating for free While lectures are cancelled, come and join striking University staff for public talks and workshops. Everyone is wlecome. The events listed here take place in the Quaker Meeting House, 188 … Read more
We’ve just heard that UCU general secretary Jo Grady is speaking in Leeds on Friday 21 February (the second day of our strike action) from 1pm-3pm, in the Henry Moore Suite, Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, LS1 3AA, followed by … 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
