Dear students, Queen Mary UCU members have voted to accept an agreement with management to end the marking boycott. Members of QMUCU (the trade union representing many academic and academic-related professional staff at Queen Mary) extend our deep gratitude to QMUL students for their patience and support since the beginning of this industrial action. This … Continue reading Statement to QMUL students on the end of the marking & assessment boycott
Guidance for participating in the strike/marking boycott
When are the strikes happening? Strike days have been called on 5-6 May, 9-13 May, and 16-18 May. These days have been called to cause maximum disruption to the university during the bulk of assessment and examinations. Calling these days as strike action rather than action short of a strike will make it harder for … Continue reading Guidance for participating in the strike/marking boycott
Letter to students on strike action and marking & assessment boycott
Dear students, More strikes are taking place at QMUL on 5-6 May, 9-13 May and 16-18 May. These are happening only at our university, as a last resort because of how poorly QMUL management is treating their own staff and students. For months staff and students have requested negotiations with the Principal, but have been … Continue reading Letter to students on strike action and marking & assessment boycott