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Leicester UCU to Strike: No to Wage Theft

Published: 7th June, 2023

Leicester UCU branch will take strike action as part of the ongoing industrial action over pay and conditions in UK universities. Strike action will occur on these dates: We regret that we have been forced to escalate our action. This reflects the punitive response to our Marking & Assessment Boycott (MAB) by university management and…

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Letter to Nishan Canagarajah

Published: 23rd May, 2023

In light of our branch voting to escalate to local strike action, this letter was sent to the Vice Chancellor on 23 May 2023. Response from Nishan Canagarajah, received 31 May 2023

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Pledge to the University of Leicester UCU Fighting Fund

Published: 17th May, 2023

Leicester UCU has established its own fighting fund which can provide financial support for those affected by the MAB once they have exhausted their ability to access the national UCU fund. We are asking those in a position to do so to pledge to donate at least 10% of their salary once pay deductions take…

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Strike Schedule

Published: 1st May, 2023

Picket Location Picket location will be at the Victoria Park entrance to campus (circled on map). Strike Days Daily Schedule Monday 25th Tuesday 26th Wednesday 27th Thursday 28th Friday 29th

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MAB Student Resources

Published: 26th April, 2023

UCU Marking and Assessment Boycott: Info for students at the University of Leicester We are members of the University and College Union (UCU). We are your seminar tutors, professional services staff, and lecturers. We teach you, we support and guide you, and we do the research you rely on.  Along with thousands of other UCU…

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