UCU University of Leeds branch supports the ALQST for Human Rights group campaign for the release of University of Leeds PhD student Salma al-Shehab from prison in Saudi Arabia. Members of the branch voted for the following motion at a … Read more
Members of the branch voted for the following motion at a general meeting 5 December 2023: This branch notes: Palestinians in Gaza have been subjected to Israeli bombardment for more than 45 days; As of 21/11/23, it is reported that … Read more
23 October 2023 Dear University Secretary We are writing to you concerning the presence of police on campus on 12th October 2023 with regards to a peaceful protest by Just Stop Oil (JSO). We are shocked and saddened to see … Read more
This motion was carried at an ordinary general meeting of members of this branch on 12 October 2023. This branch notes that: This branch believes that: This branch resolves: *The “General Secretary & leadership” refers to GS, senior paid officials … Read more
This motion was carried at an ordinary general meeting of members of this branch on 12 October 2023 Conference notes: Conference believes: Conference calls on WMSC to: References: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/media/292f4ba4-0938-4bf3-a9b8-bde76f663185/harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-consultation-2023-final.pdf https://www.nus.org.uk/ofs-harassment-consultation-response (The minutes of the meeting will be approved at a … Read more
You may have seen the email to all members from the UCU General Secretary Jo Grady on the 25th September, concerning the members’ consultation about changes to the USS pensions scheme. USS members should also have received a formal invitation to that … Read more
Following motions of no confidence passed in June/July by all three staff trade unions (UCU, Unison and Unite), the University of Leeds vice chancellor and president Simone Buitendijk has announced that she is stepping down with almost immediate effect. Professor … Read more
Dear students, Welcome to solidarity. From 24th – 29th September 2023, Leeds University UCU members will be on strike. Pay and working conditions negotiations between unions and the employer’s governing body, UCEA, reached an impasse in March,and after a marking … Read more
Why are we striking? The strike was notified to further the 4 Fights dispute. As announced late last week, UCU Higher Education Committee did agree to permit branches the ability to apply to stand down the strike. However, at Leeds … Read more
Picketing Rallies daily at 11:30 Pickets and supporters will be meeting up on the Parkinson steps at 11:30 each day for a short rally, including speeches, updates, visiting speakers. Migrant members We know that it can be hard for migrant … Read more