At its February meeting, UCU’s Higher Education Committee (HEC) agreed that in the context of the ongoing pay dispute arising from last year’s claim the 2014-15 claim should be as straightforward as possible, and in no way be understood as UCU withdrawing or abandoning its claim for 2013-14.
HEC agreed that the 2014-15 claim should therefore be an updated version of last year’s claim. This without prejudice approach was discussed with other HE trade unions and a joint national claim was agreed and submitted to the employer’s representatives at UCEA, the employers’ body.
The next negotiating meetings are scheduled on;
- 26 March
- 24 April, and
- 20 May
Members will be kept informed of all developments during the negotiations.
For the avoidance of doubt, the marking boycott will commence on 28 April and members should prepare accordingly.