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We are calling on all staff working at the University to sign our open letter to the VC, that calls on the University to change course. It does this respectfully and moderately, backed up by scientific advice. We’re aiming for hundreds of signatures in a few short days. If you work at the University…
Update – Support staff were told that the University’s offer was 1.2% better than the national offer. This is not true
Dear members, You were told that the University’s offer was 1.2% better than the national offer. For example, Tim Jones said on 30th August 2019 that: ‘We understand that staff earning the lowest salaries can be most affected by rises in the costs of living and cuts in government services. This is why we put…
Liam Byrne MP and the Real Living Wage – UoB UNISON welcomes MP’s decision to turn down a Honorary Position at the University of Birmingham
An important step was recently taken by local MP Liam Byrne, who refused to accept the offer of an Honorary Senior Research Fellowship position at the University of Birmingham, explaining that his decision was based on the fact that the University is not an accredited living wage employer. The MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill noted…
Welfare Seminar – There for You 27-29 September
There are still places on this year’s Seminar which will be held at UNISON Croyde Bay on 27-29 September. However you only have till 3 September to apply. For further information and registration form please see click on this link https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/support-there-for-you/ or contact m.newell@unison.co.uk
Summary of the strike & other short announcements
Short summary of Friday (the day of strike) We had a fantastic day of strike action on Friday. We spoke to hundreds and hundreds of students and parents about our vision for a better University that would embody the spirit of democratic practices of work and learning. We have received overwhelming support from prospective students,…
Foodbank collection in Ashley Building
Please bring in non-perishable items for our foodbank collection. The main collection point will be the general office in the Ashley Building (room G13). You can take a photo of yourself and Santa (see the photo below) in exchange for a foodbank donation!
