The sun was out and we are staying out. The Higher Education Committee met today and it was decided that we will continue with the strike action and that members do not need to be consulted on the latest empty offer from the employers. This is in line with how our branch membership voted ahead of yesterday’s Branch Delegate Meeting.

Please join us and show our employer that we are not happy with the offer. Our picket will be back on Monday morning. Same time, same place. If you are not already a member, take the first step and join today.

Re-ballot

Not to be confused with Wednesday’s e-ballot is the ongoing re-ballot. Legislation requires that we do this now so that our mandate for industrial action continues for another 6 months. No-one wants to strike but it is critical to the success of negotiations that we are able continue to maintain the leverage of potential strikes and marking and assessment boycotts if we are to get the best deal.

Be in the room with your negotiators. Please vote in the re-ballot, and please vote yes.

Replacement re-ballot papers can be ordered at https://yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/ucuRISING-ballotupdate