Monthly Archives: March 2023

Over (part 1)…….. but certainly not out

Posted on March 22, 2023 by unionadmin

Today saw the last of the current UCU strike days in the on-going HE unions’ dispute with management over the unacceptably meagre salary increase of approximately 5 percent being imposed on all staff. Ironically, while university sector chiefs are expecting … Continue reading →

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A love song to Education from the UCU…..

Posted on March 21, 2023 by unionadmin

Our Vice Present elect Karen Lorimer has done a marvellous job above, encapsulating just some of the moments the branch shared on the picket line during the current period of dispute. Below are some of today’s photos as well. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Another University is Possible……

Posted on March 20, 2023 by unionadmin

Another university is possible – one that really does live the values of the ‘common good’ but is also one where a new generation of students is created – a generation that lives our values, debates them with staff, and … Continue reading →

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Hope to see you at the Picket…. And the Teach In

Posted on March 18, 2023 by unionadmin

Following on from the tremendous support from GCU students during the UCU (and EIS….and Unison) pickets, the local UCU branch have organised a Teach-In on Monday 20th March, immediately following our picket. Hope to see you there. The UCU strike … Continue reading →

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No ifs….and definitely no butts……

Posted on March 15, 2023 by unionadmin

A strange thing happened on our latest UCU picket this morning (Wednesday 15th). A key point of the UCU Four Fights Campaign has been to demand action is taken to end the gender pay gap – which we don’t think … Continue reading →

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