Following our email sent to the University of Birmingham on the 12th of October (link), we sent a letter to the University to raise trade union concerns with regards to the new campus in Dubai. The letter builds on a motion that UNISON passed at a members’ meeting earlier in the year [which can be…
Following the devastating news that appeared this week in the media regarding the detention in UAE of a Durham University PhD student since May 2018, UNISON emailed the University of Birmingham on Friday 12th October to raise our concerns, and to find out whether our institution has done anything to facilitate Matthew Hodges’ release. We…
Update on the 3rd pay meeting with the University and their final pay offer UNISON’s pay claim for 2018/2019 can be found here. The University’s full and final offer for 2018/2019 for all bands is: * an increase by 2% or £425, whichever is greater, with effect from 1st August 2018. * raising the…
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…
1. UoB Travel Survey The UoB staff and student travel survey is now live for the month of October. Please take the time to complete the survey to inform the university about your thoughts including Car Parking! Feedback from the last survey undoubtedly has helped influence the recent changes to National Express buses and the introduction…
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Just before the start of the weekend, we are pleased to be able to send you a very positive and optimistic email to celebrate the work done by UNISON members on other campuses! Justice for Cleaners – outstanding success against outsourcing at Goldsmiths University. Cleaners will be brought back in-house, as a result of campaigning…
Update regarding the branch members’ meeting on 18/09/2018 At yesterday’s branch meeting the emergency motion on pay (see below) passed with overwhelming support from those attending. I’ve recorded a video to explain why we recommended rejection of the University’s pay offer and why we feel the time is right for the University to invest in all…
Please see below an email from the Rainbow Network regarding the situation with the Dubai campus. We would recommend that this is read by all staff (regardless of sexuality, gender or if you plan to work in Dubai or not), as it is possible you may need some of this information in the future, especially…
We had the 2nd Pay Talks meeting with the University on 13/09/2018, and they have: – rejected our demand for the institution to become a Living Wage Accredited Employer, leaving many staff on poverty wages – rejected our 7.5% pay claim and offered us 2% instead (which is below inflation!) – been unwilling to commit…
As part of this year’s pay negotiations with the University, we collectively voted to demand the following: · A basic increase on all spinal points of 7.5% or £1,500, whichever is greater. · The University to immediately become a Living Wage Accredited Employer. · Subsequent to this year’s pay talks: § Talks should be held…
