Another big thank you to everyone who was on strike today, and to those who attended the picket. We had our special visitors again today: Dino Watt, Compulsory Chicken, and the Worker Bee.

The strike will continue tomorrow and then again from Monday next week. Member support for the strike is vital. If members are facing financial hardship they may be able to claim on the local hardship fund, Striking members who face severe financial able to access the hardship fund if striking poses severe financial hardship. Each one of us is striking to protect not only our own jobs but also the jobs of those we work with and may consider friends.

Some of our committee members will be representing the branch at the UCU Scotland Congress but the picket will continue. If you can, join us. It is a great way to feel part of something bigger.

Members should also observe Action Short of a Strike which means not undertaking additional duties or working extra hours.

We have had further communications with the University Executive, including early discussions about a meeting in early April. We will aim to hold a members’ meeting before we meet with the university management to be sure we are representing your views.