This post applies only to members of UCU University of Leeds branch. You will have received earlier this evening an email from Jo Grady, stating that branches have been advised to postpone all strike events and rallies in the light … 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
Text from Branch President’s email to members 17th February 2020 As you know, we will be striking again soon, starting this Thursday, 20th February, over our two disputes. This means you should not do any work on strike days (including working … Read more
We know many of you don’t check your university email when you are on strike, which is sensible to avoid getting drawn into work-related things. However, this can mean that you miss important emails from UCU. The union nationally and … Read more
[Updated 30 March 2020] Salaried staff can apply to the UCU fighting fund and branch hardship fund when you’ve received your payslip showing the strike deductions. March payslips are now available to download, see below. Our branch hardship process is … Read more
This post is from 2019 and the guidance is not current This post is from 2019 and the guidance is not current Reporting strike action On Thursday 5th December, or on your first day back if you don’t work Thursdays, … Read more
Text from branch president Ben Plumpton’s email to members 19th November Our strikes are coming up, starting next week – Monday 25th November to Wednesday 4th December. You will have received an email yesterday from the HR Director setting out our management’s … Read more
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