Hourly paid lecturers are being reorganised at Warwick Uni via TeachHigher, a new department linked with the employment and recruitment franchises already established by the university. More details are here, including UCU's concern. In the article bleow, also from the Times Higher, Benjamin Poore considers the ramifications for pay and conditions. TeachHigher, wages lower? Beware … Continue reading TeachHigher, wages lower? Beware the outsourcers’ razor
Race and Ethnicity Event – 13th May
QMUCU surveyed members on matters relating to race and ethnicity in the workplace. The results of the survey will be presented at a lunchtime event held jointly with the Trades Unions and Human Resources. At this event we will set up a UCU network to take these issues forward. This event is open to ALL … Continue reading Race and Ethnicity Event – 13th May
USS Pensions Talk + Q&A
Wednesday 29th April, 1-2pm Drapers Lecture Theatre, Geography Building, Mile End Campus. (note change of venue) Chris Mason, a full-time UCU Pensions Official, will give a short talk on the USS pension scheme followed by questions from the audience. Topics will respond to attendees needs, and might include: proposed changes to USS and how they affect … Continue reading USS Pensions Talk + Q&A
QM Motions for UCU Congress
The two motions below were passed today at a quorate general meeting, nem com. They have been forwarded to UCU head office for inclusion in the agenda of the UCU National Congress in May. For HE Sector Conference – Motion on Working Hours and Stress Conference notes the findings of the UCU Stress Survey 2014 … Continue reading QM Motions for UCU Congress
USS Proposal eBallot Result
As was feared, but strongly opposed by QMUCU, the e-Ballot on the USS proposal has returned a decisive YES vote. The joint USS negotiators will reconvene on Thursday. Prior to this, UCU branch representatives will be attending a national meeting on the USS dispute on Wednesday 28th. Do you wish to accept the proposals as … Continue reading USS Proposal eBallot Result
Branch Motions: USS Dispute and Anti-Casualisation
At a well attend branch meeting yesterday, it was unanimously agreed that the current proposal put forward in the USS Pensions dispute does not address many of concerns that members have with the pension reforms. The meeting called for members to reject the proposal in the current e-ballot and for a Special HE Sector Conference … Continue reading Branch Motions: USS Dispute and Anti-Casualisation
Queen Mary Anti-Casualisation
QMUCU is working closely with Queen Mary Anti-Casualisation, a group recent setup to discuss and campaign around the issues relating to hourly-paid and casual academic staff at QMUL. Their next meeting will be Tues 27th Jan, 6-8pm FB1.08, and is open to all QM Staff. Or visit their blog https://qmanticasualisation.wordpress.com
Vote NO in the USS eBallot
QMUCU recommend REJECTING the current offer in the USS Pensions dispute. Full statement below. Branch meeting to discuss the dispute - Thursday 22nd January 1pm (Room TBC). Dear Member, You should now have received notice of both the decision by HEC to not re-commence the marking boycott today, as well as the decision to put … Continue reading Vote NO in the USS eBallot
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