Dear Colleagues,
From Thursday 6 November 2014, UCU members will be asked to participate in a comprehensive boycott of student assessment and examinations activity. UCU Press Statement.
All HW UCU members should receive an email today from UCU general secretary Sally Hunt, explaining the need to observe the assessment and marking boycott. Please contact the branch office if you have not received this.
Guidance and FAQs for branch officers and members – please have a look at this as soon as possible, UCU will produce additional FAQs as the dispute progresses. If you still have questions, please contact the branch office.
USS materials to support the boycott are available from the branch office, or can be downloaded at http://defenduss.web.ucu.org.uk/resources/. These include:
- A briefing note for students (members should fee free to adapt this). The National Union of Students supports the union’s attempts to achieve a fair and sustainable settlement on behalf of members. They respectfully ask UCU members to take the time to explain to their students why you are taking action on this important issue. The NUS has also produced a Pensions Dispute Briefing for students.
- A campaign poster
- A campaign leaflet
Please contact the branch office or Catherine Ure Branch Secretary, if you require any further information.
Thank you for your support.