Day two of our strike action was solidly supported at UCL and around the country. Pickets and supporters met to discuss the day and reported widespread cancellation of lectures, near empty buildings and all could see that campus was once again very quiet. UCL students prepared delicious hot food for us and we were pleased…
The first day of our strike is very well supported. A rush of new members have joined over the last few days. Some people picketing today joined the union yesterday. There are pickets at more buildings and entrances than ever before. Colleagues can still join the union and join the strike. UCL has said that…
The UCU strike begins at tomorrow 22 February, continues on Friday then Monday 26 through Wednesday 28 February inclusive. (Then 5-8 March and 12-16 March). During strike days, colleagues should desist from all work for the full 24 hour day. Although you may need to check your UCL email account, please don’t be tempted to…
Suggestions to help spread the word about our strike. Leaflets Resources to help explain our dispute to students include our locally produced leaflet and centrally produced on-line material. Shout-Outs UCLU (the students union) can arrange ‘shout-outs’ at the beginning of lectures to help explain why NUS and UCLU are supporting our strike action. These Sabbatical officers have agreed…
There will be an informal Action Committee organising meeting this Thursday, 15 February, 12:00-13:00, Room 106 Gordon House for everyone who wishes to be involved in the practical business of organising the strike (placards, posters and leaflets will be available for collection at this meeting). We have also organised an Extraordinary General Meeting on Monday 19 February,…
UCL has stated it will be deducting 1/365th of salary for each strike day (pro rata for fractional full time equivalent posts). In agreeing to do this UCL is not unilaterally changing our contracts to oblige us to work at the weekend, but in the interests of good will and comparability with colleagues across the…
