Aber UCU members might want to support this petition in response to the extraordinary action of University of Leeds management.

“We, the undersigned, condemn the University of Leeds management’s decision to make further pay deductions at a rate of 100% pay for staff who do not deliver teaching missed on strike days i.e. additional deductions far beyond the days for which they were already not paid while on strike

The approach chosen at Leeds is punitive, out of line with that of most other Universities, and has served to undermine staff/management relations at Leeds.

This has also diminished the reputation of the University of Leeds management to those observing from the outside, many of whom do not wish to apply for posts or collaborate with your University whilst such practices prevail.

In the spirit of a harmonious future for all, we urge you to rescind your decision to take the most punitive approach to your staff in these UK-wide disputes.”

SIGN PETITION HERE

https://twitter.com/ucu/status/1638213482930683904?s=20

UCU Higher Education Committee (HEC) have considered the views of the Branch Delegates Meeting held on Thursday, and the views of those who voted in the national members consultative survey over the last 48 hours.

In considering the industrial action strategy of the union the HEC members have determined that the proposals made are not sufficient to put to members for consultation and that industrial action remains in place for next week.

We’d like to see you on the pickets. And we’d like to see your ballot papers posted. Winning the re-ballot is essential to support the strategy adopted by the HEC.

Details here:

www.ucu.org.uk/article/12840/UCU-Rising-higher-education-committee-decision

Negotiations with universities over both pay and conditions, and pensions disputes have resulted in proposals being published.

UCU members are being asked whether they wish to consult about the proposals more formally and to pause action while they do so.

A briefing by Aber UCU as background to this consultation can be read here.

Aber UCU members should check their UCU registered email URGENTLY

a) for a survey for AU members about how we should vote at the Branch Delegates meeting taking place on Thursday 16th March,

b) a briefing attempting to summarise what UCU negotiators believe they have achieved,

c) an email from UCU national asking for individual members to indicate their views on the following question:

“Do you support UCU members now getting a vote on the negotiated proposals that have been reached, and pausing strike action (ASOS would continue) whilst this consultation takes place?” Yes/No

The fuller details on the negotiation outcomes can be read here:

UCU – UCU Rising progress in our disputes – have your say