This motion was agreed by the branch at a general meeting 25 November 2021

This branch notes:

• The excellent turnout from Leeds members in the ballots on the USS and Four Fights disputes
• That members supported strike action and action short of a strike (ASOS) in these disputes
• That we will be taking strike action soon followed by ASOS
• That we have a branch Hardship Fund to support members who experience financial difficulty from strike deductions, the rules for which are at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/local-hardship-fund/

This branch agrees:

• To build up our Hardship Fund to ensure we are ready for sustained industrial action by
  • encouraging members who can afford it to donate to our Hardship Fund
  • actively seeking donations from supportive organisations
• To organise quick access to the Fund for when it is needed

Proposed by Ben Plumpton. Moved by Ben Plumpton, seconded by Lata Narayanaswamy. Motion carried.