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Day One #ucuRISING Strike Action

Published: 24th November, 2022

Thank you to everyone who joined our picket lines today. We even had a visit from Nishan Canagarajah and Henrietta O’Connor. Here are a selection of pictures of our action. Please do join us if you can. Full strike schedule here.

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Leicester UCU Statement on the Qatar World Cup

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Leicester UCU condemns the significant and widespread labour rights violations during the construction of stadiums and preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where discrimination, forced labour, and exploitation of migrant workers has been well-documented by human rights and labour justice organisations. These issues, combined with Qatar’s anti-LGBTQ+ position and the detrimental climate impact…

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Strike Dates: November 2022

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…

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Statement: Cost of Living Measures

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…

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LUCU September Bulletin

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…

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