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
There are others too – thank you all – but these are the people who agreed to have their names publically displayed. If you would like to pledge 10% of your wage monthly to support colleagues who are experiencing deductions … Read more
Members have voted to end the branch’s current indefinite strike action after significant movement from senior management. At a branch emergency general meeting Monday 26 June members voted to end the current indefinite strike action in response to significant movement … Read more
From email sent to branch members 6 June 2023 by branch president Chloe Wallace. Solidarity to everyone standing firm in our Marking and Assessment boycott. At Leeds, and across the sector, this action is really beginning to bite. You may … Read more
The Branch General Meeting on 27th April passed a motion (full text below) calling for indefinite strike action if the university confirmed 100% deductions for participation in the Marking and Assessment boycott. As the threat of deductions has indeed been confirmed, … Read more
From an email sent to branch members 31 May 2023 by branch president Chloe Wallace Reports from reps are that the Marking and Assessment Boycott is well supported and holding strong. This is also true nationally and some university leaders … Read more
You will no doubt have seen that head office have notified a marking and assessment boycott to start tomorrow, 20th April. Please watch out for national communications on this but I expect that it will go ahead. We are planning an … Read more