Helpful explainer about the current meningitis B outbreak in Kent university, the need for public health investment & why students are more vulnerable - in addition to socialisation making them more likely to catch it are unlikely to have had access to the MenB vaccines as they were not available
On Strike to defend my UCU colleague Marie against TU victimisation. Marie is a legend in the TU movement and a brilliant Unite Safety Rep. #HandsOffMarie #Strike
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Headline: 'Unite staff to strike over union victimisation' with the quote 'Across the trade union movement there is one thing we are all united on: that we do not act unlawfully towards our own. This issue will now bring together all voices across our movement. The victimisation of our Health and Safety rep and the threat to their job and livelihood must end immediately."
Regrettably our members will be commencing strike action from 9 February over the victimisation of our Health and Safety Officer.
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A much needed wake-up call for the University of Birmingham.
The HSE has confirmed what staff have said for years: excessive workloads and chronic stress are systemic and causing real harm.
Now we need real change not just box-ticking.
Image promoting our strike rally on 12-1pm on 1 May outside UCU head office in London.
📣 May Day Rally 📣
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
Dear Jo, I am writing on behalf of the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine UCU regarding the current dispute between UCU staff (members of Unite) and UCU as their employer. We have been following the dispute closely and we are supportive of the Unite members and see their issues as legitimate and serious. The fact that these longstanding issues involve bullying, and the unequal treatment of black staff is especially dismaying. These behaviours undermine the core principles of what trade unions are built on and have caused reputational harm to UCU within the wider trade union movement. The support provided by UCU staff is vital to the normal functioning of local branches. In particular, the support, advice, and commitment we have received in our current dispute from regional officers and other staff has been exemplary. Along with many other branches currently in dispute, we urgently need these staff to be able to do their work in conditions that are equal, fair, and reasonable. We urge senior managers in UCU to remain in talks with Unite and to resolve this dispute as a matter of urgency, in the spirit of good faith, solidarity and the union values we all share. Mark O’Brien, Branch President
A group of people stood outside ucu Liverpool University office waving red Unite the Union flags in front of the University of Liverpool ucu banner which has the pink ucu logo and a blue silhouette of the Liverpool skyline
A group of people stood outside ucu Liverpool University office waving red Unite the Union flags in front of the University of Liverpool ucu banner which has the pink ucu logo and a blue silhouette of the Liverpool skyline
We unequivocally support UCU staff on strike today! They have been so supportive, knowledgeable and hard working for our branch over the years. We can always count on them to have our backs. It's time to have theirs. Read our branch statement to Jo Grady the GS too. It's time to resolve this dispute
MAY DAY STRIKE RALLY 12-1pm Thurs 1 May UCU head office (outside) Carlow Street London, NW1 7LH Join our strike rally as part of our Campaign for a Safe and Professional Workplace Culture
Still on strike. Still out of office.
Do come along on 1 May to show your solidarity for UCU staff who are striking for a safe and professional workplace.
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Saddened to see another treasured colleague leave UCU. We must stop the bleed of talent from UCU and fight for a better workplace for the benefit of all.
You did amazing work for UCU Ellie and I’m so sorry to see another amazing staff member leave UCU.
Unite UCU’s suggested out-of-office wording for strike days overlaid with a ‘CENSORED by our trade union employer ’ stamp. “What out-of-office message should we use on strike days? We suggest all members use the following wording on strike days: I am not currently at work due to taking part in escalating strike action called by Unite, the trade union for UCU staff, over our Campaign for a Safe and Professional Workplace Culture.” ON STRIKE Thursday 28 - Friday 29 March Monday 31 March - Wednesday 2 April Monday 7 - Thursday 10 April Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 April Wednesday 23 - Friday 25 April Monday 28 - Friday 2 May
Our employer is editing our members’ out-of-office replies to remove reference to our strike action. They are choosing to censor us rather than talk to us.
We deeply regret our strike action which begins today in our Campaign for A Safe and Professional Workplace. With our dispute now a year old we remain resolute that the toxic bullying culture, racism and victimisation that our members and officers are experiencing must end.
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