Day 2 of our action saw determined and widespread picketing and departmental Teach-Outs across the UCL estate in Bloomsbury and beyond. On the second day of strike action the picket at Malet Place during the Teach-Out led by members of the Department of English was so large it was in danger of overspilling into the…
Brief report of UCL UCU strike action – Day 1 At UCL there were over 200 staff out on pickets. An impromptu protest saw around 100 staff march around the Gower St site at 12 before heading for the strike committee meeting. These are at least the same numbers as in 2018 – in some locations…
Information for members about strike action at UCL from Monday 25th November From Monday 25 November to Wednesday 4 December UCU members at UCL will be taking strike action alongside 80% of members in USS institutions. On the Four Fights dispute (pay, equality, casualisation and workload), more than 60% of members across the sector pre-…
This is a reminder of our General Meeting, which is open to all members, convened to discuss the forthcoming industrial action on Wednesday 13th November, in Archaeology G6 LT, Gordon Square, 1-2pm, a wheelchair accessible venue that has an induction loop facility. In APPENDIX 1 and 2 below we attach four motions we have received for debate….
UCL UCU members voted overwhelmingly (80% and higher) in favour of strike action and action short of strike. Thanks to the wonderful hard work by many members, we are pleased to report that more than 50% of members balloted voted in the pay and pension ballots. UCL UCU members voted overwhelmingly (80% and higher) in favour of…
There are two upcoming events on outsourcing happening at UCL – please consider attending Two events on outsourcing are happening at UCL which we encourage UCU members to attend and show solidarity to UCL’s outsourced workers who experience genuinely discriminatory terms and condition. Event 1: 17 October from 1-3pm (UCL Main Quad) UNISON is having a #BringThemIn! demonstration…
Commission of Inquiry Town Hall meeting will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2-4pm in the Cruciform Building B304 Lecture Theatre 1 The Commission of Inquiry of the Academic Board of UCL is investigating problems with the way that UCL is governed. The Commission is particularly interested in staff views about how the University is run and decisions…
Our workloads are ruining our health Check your post! Have you received your ballot for the pay and equality claim? If not you can order a replacement ballot.Have you voted? Reasons to vote #YesYes, part 2: our workloads are ruining our health. Currently HE employs fewer and fewer people in increasingly insecure positions, working harder for…
Further details and two motions for debate In addition to presentations and discussion about our campaigns on USS and casualisation, equalities, pay and workload, we have received two motions for debate at our Extraordinary General Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 2 Oct, 1-2pm, Chadwick G08: Motion 1 – Support union campaigns to bring outsourced staff in house UCLUCU fully supports…
This is a calling notice for an UCL UCU Extraordinary General Meeting on Wednesday 2 October, Chadwick G08, 1-2pm. The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the issues at the centre of our campaigns: four fights one voice (casualisation, equalities, pay and workload) and in defence of USS, plus any matters of local concern. Further details…
