Published: 11th November, 2022
When we are striking: Why we are striking: The UK university sector generated a record income of £41.1bn last year with vice chancellors collectively earning an estimated £45million. The sector can more than afford to meet staff demands. Industrial action, and a strong mandate for action from 70000 members in the UK, is the leverage needed to bring employers…
Published: 5th October, 2022
Leicester UCU appreciates the measures introduced by the Executive Board to help ease pressures of the cost of living crisis. For reference (as communicated by the Vice Chancellor on 6/09 to all staff) these are: Overall reduction in monthly car park charges from the 1 October Travel for free on the University shuttle bus that…
Published: 16th September, 2022
Welcome to Leicester UCU’s monthly bulletin. Here we share the latest branch news and work that has been going on, and how you can get involved in upcoming events. For news on national UCU campaigns, see here. This edition is a ucuRising special, as our new national campaign and ballot for action is now underway. Full…
Published: 14th September, 2022
The results of the 2022 staff survey are a cause of concern for Leicester University branch of the University and College Union (UCU)—and should be a wake-up call to the executive board and University Council. The UCU wants the university to be a thriving and inclusive learning community. In light of this, we examine some…
Published: 8th August, 2022
Welcome to Leicester UCU’s monthly bulletin. Here we share the latest branch news and work that has been going on, and how you can get involved in upcoming events. For news on national UCU campaigns, see here. Governance Ongoing is the work being undertaken to redress the issues around governance, which was part of the…
Published: 13th July, 2022
The University of Leicester takes the sector-wide issue of casualisation and precarious employment practices very seriously – we understand the issues and challenges that this presents to our students, staff and the wider University community. A working group to review casualisation in the workforce was established four years ago, with officers from UCU and senior…
Published: 11th July, 2022
Welcome to Leicester UCU’s monthly bulletin. Here we share the latest branch news and work that has been going on, and how you can get involved in upcoming events. For news on national UCU campaigns, see here. JNCC (Joint Negotiation and Consultation Committee) Nataly (incoming co-chair) and Cara (Communications Officer) attended the JNCC meeting on behalf…
Published: 10th June, 2022
Welcome to the first monthly bulletin of LUCU. Here we share the latest branch news and work that has been going on over the last month, and share how you can get involved in upcoming events. For news on national UCU campaigns, see here. Meeting with Executive Board Senior branch officers, along with a UCU…
Published: 23rd May, 2022
Here are the latest drop in office hours for Leicester UCU branch. Any member is welcome to visit during these hours to get advice or report issues to officers. Non-members are also welcome to drop by. Location: Attenborough Tower 207 Stalls We will be holding in person stalls on campus in the square on the…
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