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This week, the Trade Unions on campus (UNISON, UCU, UNITE and GMB) have submitted a report to the University management negotiators, ahead of our first joint University – Unions meeting which will take place on Tuesday the 6th of November. The report includes our cover letter, as well as information regarding the pay claim, terms…
All the scientific advice from both independent and government sources says that keeping schools open will be the absolute priority and other sectors should be really cautious about who they ask to return to in-person work. Because of this, we’re becoming increasingly frustrated with the approach at University of Birmingham to asking staff to come…
What does “furlough” mean? In UK employment law, “furlough” is a new employment status introduced as part of the Coronavirus pandemic. If you are furloughed: You cannot do any work for your employer (though you can take part in training and volunteer, as long as it doesn’t generate income for your employer). Your employer can…
We can now confirm that the strike ballot will commence on the 15th of May, and you will have until the 3rd of June to post your ballot back. Our demands are that the University: Gives an above RPI inflation pay increase for all support staff; Becomes a Living Wage Accredited employer; Eliminates the gender pay gap by 2020; Fixes the Staff Pay Spine and allocates a budget for it; Negotiates with all unions…
Interested 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…
Seven Labour Party MPs have written a letter to VC David Eastwood, urging him to address our demands for fair pay, equality and improved working conditions. We note that the VC has failed to respond to our member’s letter that challenges him to live on low pay for a month. He has also failed to respond…
