We are writing to advise colleagues in more detail following our earlier interim advice not to use the UCL online strike recording system.We thank colleagues that have written in with concerns and examples of UCL emails. We have written to Human Resources (HR) and the Provost raising five objections to the current system and the communication…
This is a reminder about today’s Extraordinary General Meeting from 1-2pm, G22 Lecture Theatre, Pearson Building. We have two items of business: (1) a report from HEC and a strike discussion, and (2) UCU Congress – this includes two motions, one related to USS, the other to a local issue that has made national headlines. HEC…
The temperature rose, the sun came out and our pickets were out and about at UCL sites in Bloomsbury and MSSL. Over the weekend parts of the press attacked UCU for continuing the strike despite talks being announced. But as one senior member of the English department observed, “Why would we stop? Nothing has changed….
We’re delighted to welcome nearly 300 new members in the last week or so. Monday 5 March sees the resumption of our strike action with strikes continuing through Thursday 8 March inclusive (and, if necessary, for the following week). Please join our picketing from 07:30 at the Quad entrance on Gower Street. The forecast is…
Monday 5 March sees the resumption of our strike action with strikes continuing through Thursday 8 March inclusive (and, if necessary, for the following week). Please join our picketing from 07:30 at the Quad entrance on Gower Street. The forecast is for warmer weather next week but it will be very cold in the mornings…
Yesterday marked the conclusion of our first five days of strike action. In freezing conditions our strike action was solidly supported at UCL and around the country. Shortly after midday many pickets and supporters joined the ‘March for education’. We have received reports of widespread cancellation of lectures, empty buildings and that campus was again…
Day 3 ended with UCL students sleeping overnight occupying the South Cloisters outside the Provost’s office in solidarity with the UCU strike. Yet last night Michael Arthur, UCL Provost and President, was still in denial, posting a missive to all staff recycling the public line of the employers’ federation Universities UK (UUK). The Provost’s (UUK’s) position turns…
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…
