The university finally published its climate plan in December 2021, setting out the pathway for it to reach its net zero target by 2030. This will no doubt have many impacts for us as a community of workers at the … Read more
The three trade unions at the University of Leeds – UCU, Unite and Unison – have joined forces to raise concerns about the University’s response to the climate crisis. A new briefing note, written for members of the University’s Council, … Read more
At a UK level, UCU is part of the Trade Union Coordinating Group, campaigning for action on the climate crisis and for climate justice, which work is particularly urgent in the lead up to COP26, and together with the National … Read more
The following motions were passed by the branch. University Climate Plan This branch notes that: The university strategy includes commitment to working to solve global challenges including the climate crisis change. The University is also a key partner in the … Read more
University of Leeds senior management has agreed to grant all staff a one-hour paid stoppage on Friday 24 September to support the youth climate strike taking place in Leeds. The time off was agreed following a joint request from UCU, … Read more
Would you like to add your name to a joint letter from academics at University of Leeds calling for tougher action to reduce the climate change impacts of air travel? The letter is being put together by the Group for … Read more
UCU, along with Unison and Unite, has written to the university vice chancellor to request that staff are given one hour’s paid leave to take part in activities around the youth climate strike on 24 September. Staff were allowed time … Read more
The full approved minutes were emailed to members and a copy is available from the honorary secretary or branch administrator. Agreed to suspend standing order to reduce speaking time to 3 minutes for movers of motions and 2 minutes for … Read more
Members met on 10 March and made the following decisions as a branch. The full approved minutes were emailed to members and a copy is available from the honorary secretary or branch administrator. Rule change motion for UCU Congress 2021: … Read more
Following the decision of members on 10 March to oppose Leeds City Council’s airport expansion decision, branch president Ben Plumpton has written to the secretary of state for housing, communities and local government Robert Jenrick MP calling on the government … Read more
