Over 83% of staff voted YES to taking strike action and action short of a strike, which is a sign of the strength of feeling in the branch about this issue. However, Queen Mary UCU’s turnout was 46.4%. As you will know, UK anti-trade union law requires above a 50% turnout for strike action to … Continue reading The results from the USS ballot are in
FAQs about the upcoming ballots over taking industrial action
What is UCU demanding from employers on the USS pensions dispute? UCU has made two key demands from employers in order to resolve the dispute, as detailed in the dispute letter sent to the Principal: 1. An agreement to revoke UUK's proposed cuts to the Defined Benefit pension that were approved by JNC [Joint Negotiating … Continue reading FAQs about the upcoming ballots over taking industrial action
Key findings from QMUL 2020 financial report – fact sheet
Since March 2020, we have witnessed and experienced a substantial increase in childcare and other intensive caring duties at home. This has been accompanied by an increase of workload, leading also to a substantial increase in stress among many staff members. While we have been told that the university is in the midst of a … Continue reading Key findings from QMUL 2020 financial report – fact sheet
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