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
Text of email sent to branch members by branch president Ben Plumpton on 20 August 2020 Dear members, I hope you are coping OK in these difficult times and that you and your families and friends are well. There’s a … Read more
The new UCU University of Leeds branch committee starts its one-year term of office today. Committee officers President: Ben PlumptonVice-president: Chloe WallaceImmediate past president: Vicky BlakeTreasurer: Aisha WalkerHonorary secretary: Tim GoodallMembership officer: Alaric HallEquality officer: Dima Barakat ChamiCampaigns officer: Lesley McGorriganHealth … Read more
Nominations are open for the branch committee for the next academic year, including all branch officer positions. UCU members elect a branch committee every year around the Annual General Meeting to shape, lead and facilitate the branch member-led campaigns and … Read more