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‘Rogue’ marks: What to do?

Published: 14th June, 2023

With the ongoing Marking and Assessment Boycott, some parts of the University will have their processes of progression and graduation delayed. The current Senate regulations allow managers in the University to appoint alternative markers to undermine the MAB, by producing ‘rogue’ marks. We consider rogue marks to be problematic, because they are usually not awarded…

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Leicester UCU to Strike: No to Wage Theft

Published: 7th June, 2023

Leicester UCU branch will take strike action as part of the ongoing industrial action over pay and conditions in UK universities. Strike action will occur on these dates: We regret that we have been forced to escalate our action. This reflects the punitive response to our Marking & Assessment Boycott (MAB) by university management and…

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Letter to Nishan Canagarajah

Published: 23rd May, 2023

In light of our branch voting to escalate to local strike action, this letter was sent to the Vice Chancellor on 23 May 2023. Response from Nishan Canagarajah, received 31 May 2023

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Pledge to the University of Leicester UCU Fighting Fund

Published: 17th May, 2023

Leicester UCU has established its own fighting fund which can provide financial support for those affected by the MAB once they have exhausted their ability to access the national UCU fund. We are asking those in a position to do so to pledge to donate at least 10% of their salary once pay deductions take…

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Strike Schedule

Published: 1st May, 2023

Picket Location Picket location will be at the Victoria Park entrance to campus (circled on map). Strike Days Daily Schedule Monday 25th Tuesday 26th Wednesday 27th Thursday 28th Friday 29th

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