Much solidarity from Leeds UCU to our EU members, who may be worried and concerned about their situation in the UK after 31st January. Your union knows what a big contribution you (and all migrant workers) make to this university, … Read more
If you’re angry about the prorogation of Parliament, you can join the upcoming protests in Leeds: This evening, from 5:30pm at City Square organised by Leeds for Europe https://www.facebook.com/events/2371865616404873/ Saturday at 11am, Leeds Town Hall, organised by Alex Sobel MP, … Read more
UCU University of Leeds international staff survey Please promote this link to international colleagues at University of Leeds, whether or not they have joined UCU yet. We’re delighted to announce the launch of our International Staff Survey. By international staff … Read more
University of Leeds has agreed to UCU’s requests to reimburse staff for ‘indefinite leave to remain’ applications and tier 1 visa applications. Senior management say they will reimburse staff for applications made after 8 November 2018. The university will also … Read more
Please see advice below from UCU head office in relation to the extension of the pilot scheme: We have received queries this morning about the government plans to extend the EU Settlement Scheme pilot to EU citizens working in universities … Read more
UCU is supporting a national demonstration of unity in London on Saturday in response to concerns of increasing racism and xenophobia and the rise of the far right. The demonstration is called by Stand Up To Racism, Unite Against Fascism and … Read more
UCU is consulting members in a formal ballot about whether UCU should support there being a referendum on the Brexit deal. The UCU website has some guest posts with arguments on different aspects of the arguments for and against at … Read more
The TUC (Trade Union Congress) in Yorkshire and Humber has contacted trade union branches in the region looking for young (35 or under) members interested in a visit to Brussels to learn about the international role of trade unions. See … Read more
On 12 December the European Commission published a memo with questions and answers based on the common understanding of the rights for citizens following the recent negotiations. We’re linking to this here not as legal advice but because we know … Read more
Notes from today’s open meeting on EU staff rights and the Brexit negotiation are available as a powerpoint presentation: Brexit Summary Resources Nov 2017 (download) Latest advice from the university The next university EU Immigration Information Session for staff is 11am Wednesday … Read more