Update
Aberystwyth UCU branch representatives have proactively engaged with the employer over recent weeks regarding Aberystwyth University’s MAB deductions policy (as announced on 20th April).
We continue to oppose the principle of punitive deductions for ASOS. Conversations between representatives and management were undertaken in a constructive spirit. Based on our understanding they have resulted in the following amendment by the employer to their MAB deductions policy;
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Members engaging in MAB will typically be deducted 50% of salary for a period of up to two weeks’ (14 days’).
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The exact amount will depend on AU’s assessment of the impact of individual members’ actions but will not generally exceed that amount.
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The trigger for deductions will be when marks are not available at the relevant exam boards.
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AU says following investigation it reserves the right to extend the duration of deductions in individual cases that substantially impact student progression and/or graduation for which the university is unable to remedy the impact.
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Should UCU action continue into the re-sits then another period of deductions can apply.
The national and branch fighting funds are both open to applications as a result of deductions due to the MAB. UCU have recently extended their policy on fighting fund support and it will support AU staff. This can be viewed here.
Aber UCU have likewise updated our local fighting fund policy to reflect both the AU change in MAB deductions and the national fighting fund policy and provide additional support for staff. This will be published on Monday 12th June.