UCU’s advice to members on strike action http://www.ucu.org.uk/strikefaqs Why we are striking, advice for members when talking to students/colleagues http://www.ucu.org.uk/media/pdf/p/3/hedispute13_strikeA4leaflet_uson.pdf
7 reasons why you should vote YES to action on pay… 1. Four years of real-terms pay cuts Our pay has been cut by 11.6% in real terms in the last three years. It’s time to stop the erosion of … Continue reading
Stop the Squeeze! The real cost of Higher Education. A public meeting organised by UNISON, UCU and Unite branches Did you know… Women working in HE earn on average 15% less than men? HE staff have received a real terms … Continue reading
Calling Notice for Strike Action on USS from UCU General Secretary, Sally Hunt. http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5812#action
Wednesday 5th October 1pm Bennett Room UCU AGM / USS STRIKE MEETING We’ll get in a few sandwiches and some juice. For an update on current branch activity, the (s)election of the branch committee and a disussion of Action in … Continue reading
Thousands expected to occupy one of London’s most iconic landmarks on 9th October in last-ditch attempt to defeat bill condemned by doctors as ‘undermining all that is precious about the NHS’ UK Uncut has announced that it is planning a … Continue reading
University employers say that the UK sector’s £30 billion pension fund is performing better than expected – proof that “draconian” cuts to benefits were not needed, a union has claimed. More: Union accuses employers of ‘trickery’ as pension pot proves … Continue reading
USS, the pension fund embroiled in a bitter row with university lecturers over pension terms, has created further contoversy by awarding its chief executive a £50,000 bonus for his hard work during a “demanding year”. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/8677981/University-pension-scheme-hands-CEO-50000-as-members-revolt.html
The petition of no confidence in the government’s policies in further, higher and adult education already had a fantastic response to this initiative, with more than 11,500 signatures. That’s a great start, but I need your help to make it … Continue reading
Another Fine Mess: A No-Confidence Conference on the Higher Education White Paper 14 July 2011, 6.00-9.00pm. Room B34, Malet Street, Birkbeck College Roundtable discussion and preparation for action. All welcome. More speakers are currently being confirmed. With contributions from: · … Continue reading