University of Birmingham branch
The trade union representing support staff and academic-related staff on campus. The union is as strong as the links between its members.
Dear All, UNISON in recent weeks (and most recently in a meeting with the Director, Deputy Directors and Heads of HR) has been desperately attempting to gain more information and reassurance around the work staff in Campus Services and particularly Cleaning Services will be doing over the “restricted operations period” due to start at the […]
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Last updated 24.03.20 19:00 Government advice / instruction On the 23.03.20 the UK government moved to enforce social distancing, stating that everyone in the country should remain indoors apart from when: Buying food and other essential items Exercising (once per day) Addressing a medical need or providing care or assistance to a vulnerable person Travelling […]
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Following our last post about the information we wanted from the University in relation to the Coronavirus, today has seen a rapid series of events on campus, including reports of a suspected diagnosis, the closure of offices, and an email from the Vice Chancellor (which includes the announcement of “restricted campus operations” by the end […]
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Please find below the email sent by UoB UNISON joint branch secretary, Mike Moore (on behalf of UNISON, UCU and Unite) on Friday 13th March (morning) to Gillian McGrattan (Human Resources), Louise Kindon (Human Resources), Stephanie Humphrey (Human Resources), Leslie Wright (Human Resources), Mark Sterling – DPVC Staffing, Philippa Hawkins (Workplace Wellbeing). CC’ed reps from […]
Continue ReadingBirmingham University UNISON are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a part-time organiser, focusing specifically on building our strength in the Edgbaston Park Hotel (a University-owned subsidiary company). The role is two days per week and on a fixed-term contract for 11 months. (The reason for the contract term is because it’s being […]
Continue ReadingSo as not to cross the UCU Strikes pickets, we decided a few weeks ago to delay our AGM from the 4th of March to the 17th of March 10am-12pm (with lunch served afterwards). You are entitled to paid time off to attend the AGM. Check the email for the nomination form! If you’re interested in […]
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In light of the coronavirus likelihood in places traversed by many people, we fear the real risk of The Edgbaston Park Hotel (The University of Birmingham’s wholly-owned and outsourced subsidiary company) staff coming in whatever happens because they can’t afford to be sick due to their very low contractual rights. We are continuing to urge everyone […]
Continue ReadingInterested in getting more actively involved in the branch? Why not attend the next committee meeting? It will take place in G22 Nuffield Building tomorrow at 5pm. The meetings are informal and you don’t need to bring anything – we would really appreciate your feedback and can give you an idea of what’s going on and how you can […]
Continue Reading23 days ago, we sent a letter to the directors of Finance and HR (see below) and requested clarifications and reassurances that student workers and staff will not be affected yet again by incorrect, overly taxed or delayed payments (as has been the case over the past 6 months). We have yet to receive a […]
Continue ReadingIn the past month, four truly frightening articles have been published in the Student online magazine The Tab and The Guardian about the University of Birmingham’s lack of response, empathy and support for survivors of sexual assault. We are shocked and disappointed by the news and we urge the University to review its policies and […]
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