Just a few snaps of members of Exeter UCU on the pickets at Streatham Drive and Stocker Road, in defence of USS pensions: Well done to everyone who joined the picket, especially those that started at 7.30!
UCU Gains Members
The UCU's national Head of Campaigns, Matt Waddup, reports that in the run-up to the industrial action of 30 November, "three times as many people are joining the union as normal." Given that this is a tough time to take action, with the Government trying to undermine the campaign to defend pensions and to persuade … Continue reading UCU Gains Members
30th November Strike action: Advice to members
The UCU has been contacted by a number of members who have been asked by their College administrators to provide notice of any intention to undertake industrial action on 30 November. We have sought the advice of our Region Office and previous practice (no prior notification is required) has been confirmed. Regional Office advises clearly: … Continue reading 30th November Strike action: Advice to members
Branch meeting minutes: 15/11/2011
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at 15.00 L6 Laver Building, Streatham Campus Alan Gregory introduced Michael MacNeil to a well-attended branch meeting. MM reported on discussions with the Director of HR (Stephen Cooper), with Alan Gregory (Joint President) and Nick Birbeck (Secretary). SC had stated that the University’s view was that it could improve on national … Continue reading Branch meeting minutes: 15/11/2011
Committee meeting minutes: 15/11/2011
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at 13.00 1E Queens Building, Streatham Campus Present: Alan Gregory (Joint President and Chair), Paul Sandy, Nick Birbeck, Tom Bunting, Joseph Melling (minutes), Justin Pollard, Carolyn Walker (INTO), Juliette Stephenson. Attending: Michael MacNeil, Nova Gresham (UCU Head Office and Regional Office) Apologies: Jonathan Gosling (President), Jonathan Barry, Ulrike Zitzlsperger The chair … Continue reading Committee meeting minutes: 15/11/2011
Campaigns Update 18th November 2011
In this week’s campaigns update: 30 November – tens of thousands more public sector workers vote to join pensions strike More UCU branches vote for action USS talks begin and UCU challenges the valuation of the scheme Northumberland College fends off Newcastle College Group’s advances UCU calls for urgent policy rethink as youth unemployment hits … Continue reading Campaigns Update 18th November 2011
Campaigns Update 11th November 2011
In this week’s campaigns update: General Secretary counters Times Higher attacks on UCU November 30 – Building for action across the whole union USS work-to-contract in the national press Select committee backs UCU calls for greater regulation of for-profits Privatisation under the spotlight at De Montfort University 27 universities and colleges seek to cut fees … Continue reading Campaigns Update 11th November 2011
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