Join us for our first open meeting of the new era! It has been a difficult time and we are now keen to look forwards and create an active UCU branch that members are proud to call their own. Join us on Wednesday 6th December, 12:15 - 13:45, Room CC004. There will be...
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Worcester UCU Xmas social Wednesday 6th December, 12:15, CC004
Your branch needs you!
It is a tough time for Higher Education and there has never been a better time to get involved with your local UCU branch. We are currently recruiting for committee members and School Reps, and you can see currently vacant posts on our "Find your Rep" page. If you...
Notifying the university of your participation in MAB
The university has stated that staff must inform them as soon as they commence participation in the Marking and Assessment Boycott. However this is at odds with the advice from the union. Following advice from the regional office specific advice for staff at Worcester...
University may be in breach of Human Rights Act
An article by Tom Williams in the Times Higher Education today suggests that universities may be in breach of the Human Rights Act when they threaten 100% pay reduction for partial performance. David Mead, professor of UK human rights law at the University of East...
Motion Condemning 100% pay threats
The Worcester branch passed a motion strongly condemning the University's stance on 100% pay deductions for participation in Marking and Assessment Boycotts at a general meeting on the 26th April. The Worcester University branch of the Universities and Colleges Union...
Successful Round of Industrial Action
A huge thank you to all who took part in industrial action over the strike period. Employers are now returning to the negotiating table thanks to your action. Well done! Last time, employers sat out the entire dispute. But this time around, we have already forced UCEA...
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Projects, Resources and Information
Informing University of participation in MAB
1: You do not need to notify anyone in advance that you are participating in the MAB, (whether your participation is continuously or for a single...
Motion re: 100% pay deductions
Motion Passed at a full branch meeting of the Worcester UCU on the 26 April 2023. Passed unanimously by all members in attendance. --- The...
ASOS – Action Short Of a Strike
Action Short of a Strike began on the 23rd Novemeber 2022 and is ongoing. This means: working to contract; not covering for absent colleagues; removing uploaded materials related to, and/or not sharing materials related to, lectures or classes that will be or have been cancelled as a result of strike action; not rescheduling lectures or classes cancelled due to strike action; not undertaking any voluntary activities.
Picketing and the Law
There is no legal "right to picket" as such, but attendance for the purpose of peaceful picketing has long been recognised to be a lawful activity....
4 Fights Media Crib Sheet
This is a useful reminder of the key points of the dispute - particularly useful when talking to trhe press but also worth reading through for all...
Induction Video
This video explains how your union protects your rights at work, negotiating on local issues, holding management to account and defending you if things go wrong…
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