Here is the schedule of UCU University of Leeds branch general meetings for the 2025-2026 academic year. General meetings are for all members of UCU University of Leeds branch. It is where we make most of our collective decisions. If … Read more
It’s department rep election time for 2024 – 2026! The roles and boundaries have changed for this electoral period, with the aim of members electing teams of reps to work together in their area. Find out all about the changes … Read more
If you’d rather get your branch news in your ears, we’re experimenting with using a podcast as an alternative channel to sending branch news by emails, website and social media. In today’s episode: You can listen on Spotify now and … 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
It will not have escaped your notice that UCU is currently balloting for strike action – you will have received a good number of emails from HQ about it. University of Leeds UCU branch want to emphasise the vital importance of … Read more
The following motions were passed by the branch to amend our local rules. Motion 1 (rule change): amend branch Standing Orders to introduce word limits on motions and amendments Append additional paragraph to section 6 of branch standing orders (‘Motions’) … 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
This post has been edited as the AGM date has been changed from 13 May to 20 May. A reminder that UCU branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be at 3.45pm – 5pm on Thursday 20 May. The meeting will … Read more
Our next scheduled branch general meeting is on Wednesday 10 March, 12pm – 1pm If you would like to submit a motion to UCU Congress 2021, to help shape UCU’s national policy and strategy, this will be our last meeting … Read more
Appointments to committee Equality officer: Lorraine Youds Anti-casualisation officers: Xanthe Whittaker and Joanne Armitage (role share) Committee member (lead on climate and the ecological emergency): Jennifer Fletcher The following motions were agreed: Motion 1: opposing redundancies at Leeds University Leeds … Read more