A packed branch meeting of over 160 members gathered today to take the final decision about whether to go ahead with the local industrial action. The votes from the meeting have now been tallied, and a clear majority voted in favour of proceeding. 71% voted for the action, 21% were against, and 8% abstained. What … Continue reading QMUCU members vote to take 10 days of strike action from Thursday 5 May
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
Solidarity Forever: a QMUCU fundraising social evening of poetry, music, dance and joy happening on Monday 11th April at 5pm
QMUCU members are engaged in ongoing industrial action fighting for our working conditions, students’ learning conditions and the right to strike. Apart from the ongoing national dispute to defend our pensions, to fight against increasing workload, loss in real wages, gender and BAME pay gaps, QMUCU is undergoing its own local dispute. As a response … Continue reading Solidarity Forever: a QMUCU fundraising social evening of poetry, music, dance and joy happening on Monday 11th April at 5pm
Queen Mary UCU’s Letter to the QMUL Council
The Council of QMUL held a meeting yesterday. The following is a letter sent by QMUCU to members of Council ahead of the meeting. Dear Members of Council, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you in advance of your meeting this afternoon, when I expect the topic of the current … Continue reading Queen Mary UCU’s Letter to the QMUL Council
Strike ballots over punitive deductions now open at Queen Mary – return your ballot as soon as possible
The local ballot for strike action against 100% pay deductions for Action Short of Strike began on Monday 28th February. Please post yours as soon as possible. The ballot will close on Monday 21st March at 12pm, and the last safe day to post will be Thursday 17th March. If your ballot paper does not … Continue reading Strike ballots over punitive deductions now open at Queen Mary – return your ballot as soon as possible
External examiners resign en masse to protest rogue university chancellor’s strike-breaking tactics
The right to withdraw labour as part of a legitimate industrial dispute is a core international labour standard, but the rogue tactics of Principal Colin Bailey suggest that he thinks he is above international norms. His stance on Action Short of a Strike (ASoS) is an outrageous move against staff who will already have foregone … Continue reading External examiners resign en masse to protest rogue university chancellor’s strike-breaking tactics
95% of QMUCU members vote to call a local dispute with Queen Mary over punitive deductions and start balloting for industrial action
At yesterday's branch meeting, members voted overwhelmingly to initiate a new ballot at Queen Mary if the 100% deductions for ASOS are not withdrawn. With 99 in favour, 2 abstentions, and 3 against, the motion also called for members to resist management’s bullying approach and continue with all forms of ASOS in the current dispute. … Continue reading 95% of QMUCU members vote to call a local dispute with Queen Mary over punitive deductions and start balloting for industrial action
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