UCU Rising Ballot Results

Pay and Conditions

Turnout : 58%

Strike Action – Yes: 81%

Action Short of a Strike – Yes : 89%

 

USS / Pension

Turnout : 60%

Strike Action – Yes : 85%

Action Short of a Strike – Yes : 90%

 

Overwhelming mandate for action.

Emergency General Meeting

There will be an EGM on Wednesday 12th Oct, 1-2.30pm, in C4 – Hugh Owen.

Agenda  

1.  Research Expectations  

To discuss a draft proposal from Aberystwyth University which aims to set out “Research Expectations” for researchers at various grades and disciplines.

This is to be consulted upon by Aberystwyth University during this Semester, including formally with Aber UCU.

The branch would like to take an early opportunity to invite members to raise potential issues emerging from this proposal to inform input from Aber UCU representatives.

We would naturally like to hear from research active staff; however, we also strongly encourage members concerned about the wider impact on departments and the learning and teaching environment to attend and contribute to the discussion.

 

2.   UCU Rising Campaign

We are nearing the final fortnight of the ballot – next Wednesday 12th will be the last opportunity to apply for a replacement ballot. We will update on campaign.

We will also present a proposal on strike pay and a strike hardship fund for decision.

 

AU Branch Meeting – 21st Sept

UCU Aberystwyth are holding an EGM to share information on the UCU Rising campaign, as well as an opportunity to ask questions, encourage new members, pick up posters etc.

14:00 Wednesday 21st September 2022, Hugh Owen C22. Also available on Teams.

Please attend if you are able, and non-members who are considering joining are very welcome.

Timings

Aberystwyth UCU is balloting members over future industrial action.

You can read a summary of the arguments in favour of a ‘Yes’ vote here

  • Ballot opened 7th Sept.
  • Tuesday 18th October – last safe date for posting ballots.
  • Closes Friday 21st October.

Ballots might be delayed by postal strikes. If not received by 14th September then can request a replacement ballot.

NEW MEMBERS CAN VOTE – (join now) but ONLY if have joined UCU before 16th October