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University of Birmingham in the news for failing to support survivors of sexual abuse
ByBranch Committee November 27, 2019

In 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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Motions | Motions passed | News | Uncategorized

UNISON Vote Unanimously at the AGM to support IWGB’s campaign of Boycotting University of London’s Senate House
ByBranch Committee February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

At our AGM on the 13th of February 2019, UNISON University of Birmingham branch members voted unanimously to support IWGB’s campaign of Boycotting Senate House, as a way of putting pressure upon the University management to bring staff back in-house. We will also send a donation shortly. The University of Birmingham UCU branch have also…

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Coronavirus | Health and Safety | News

Any return to work needs to be safe
ByBranch Committee May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Many workers across the country have understandable concerns following the prime minister’s announcement at the weekend, with its reference to “encouraging” people to return to work. UNISON and other trade unions are clear that a return to work at any workplace can only take place if stringent safety measures are put in place to protect…

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Call for action: How Non-Members can support UNISON’s campaigns during the dispute in 2019
ByBranch Committee April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

This page is relevant to: Students and Alumni Staff at the University of Birmingham Media outlets Other trade union branches and campaigning groups Councillors, MPs Our main two campaigns starting in May 2019 are: to improve working conditions and pay for staff working at the University of Birmingham (this also has implications for the pay…

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Summary of the strike & other short announcements
ByBranch Committee July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

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,…

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VC David Eastwood fails to apologise for staff and student workers’ emotional and economic struggles caused by the multimillion-pound New Core Payroll system
ByBranch Committee November 28, 2019

23 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…

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