Happy new year and a big thank-you to everyone who took part in the strike action and who continue to take part in ASOS, working to contract.

With UCEA refusing to make an offer we need to discuss how to get the employers’ bodies to negotiate seriously on pay and conditions and pensions.

We will be holding an extraordinary branch members’ meeting to discuss industrial action and make decisions about the next steps via Zoom on Monday 9 January at 4pm.

At the meeting motions will be put to the members to establish our branch position for the Branch Delegate Meeting on Tuesday 10 January and the Higher Education Committee on Thursday 12 January. It is important that this meeting is quorate, so please attend. Deciding on the next steps is crucial and we need to hear the views of members.

If you have not received instructions on how to join the Zoom meeting, please contact the branch office.