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UCU and UNISON statement on the Gaza Encampment
Joint statement from the UCU and UNISON branch committees We are writing in response to Adam Tickell’s message from the VC. He has announced that the university has decided to seek legal action against its own students based on their peaceful, disciplined and orderly protest. This protest asks us to not turn our gaze from…
[TODAY] University of Birmingham UNISON Strike Action – press release
UNISON strike action at the University of Birmingham – ‘Real Birmingham Heroes’ support staff are demanding better pay, equality, and improved working conditions Hundreds of caterers, cleaners, security guards and other support staff who are members of UNISON at the University of Birmingham are taking strike action on the University of Birmingham’s Open Day on…
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Times Higher Education publishes article about our upcoming strike
Times Higher Education have just published a new article regarding our upcoming strike action. It will take place on University of Birmingham’s Open Day, Friday 28th of June. Join us! Link to article Very quick comments in response to the University’s quotes: A Birmingham spokesman said the university was “disappointed” by the strike ballot, highlighting…
Pay talks/ members’ meeting/ volunteers wanted
We would like to update you on the things that are coming up later in the month. Pay talks – 11th Oct Our 3rd meeting with the university on pay will take place on the 11th of October, when we will find out whether their offer has improved. At the last branch members’ meeting, we passed a motion…
Pre-strike updates | Tim Jones’ Email | New Core/Payroll issues | Protest picnic
Updates before the upcoming two days of strike action: Tim Jones’ email…. Tim Jones has sent yet another email to all staff, misinforming them about our dispute. The 3% ‘offer’ for NEXT year (while refusing to offer anything for the year we’re actually in dispute) came as a result of union pressure. It’s absolutely not…
Open Day leafleting (October 2017)
UNISON and UCU members leafleted the last University Open Day in October, giving out a positive message about support staff and calling for a decent pay rise. We all had a great time and had lots of nice compliments and feedback from potential applicants and their families. You can download the leaflet and postcard we…