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Dispute Escalation: Deductions for Action Short of a Strike

Published: 25th September, 2025

Members of our branch are to begin three weeks of strike action from 29th September, which will seriously disrupt the operations of the University of Leicester. The strikes have been called to stop compulsory redundancies as the university seeks £11m in cuts to its staffing budget. In addition to striking, members of UCU will also,…

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Information for Supporters: Leicester UCU Strike 2025

Published: 19th September, 2025

What is the dispute about? When are you Striking? Monday 29 September – Friday 17 October How can I help? Donate to the branch fighting fund Use the below template for your organisation to introduce a motion to enact a donation: Donation to Leicester UCU Fighting Fund This union branch notes: • That Leicester UCU…

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Information for Students: Staff Strike 2025

Published: 18th September, 2025

Leicester UCU Members will be on strike Monday 29 September – Friday 17 October. Here is some key information about the strike action and how you can get involved. Who are we and what do we do? For updates follow us on Facebook Instagram Bluesky X

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Leicester UCU Fighting Fund 2025

Published: 12th September, 2025

Donate Please donate by transfer to our account at Unity Trust Bank (details below). NOTE: Most banks now impose a variety of checks on payments. Please use the exact details as below. If you are asked to describe the type of payment, our account is classed as a “business” account rather than a personal one….

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Closure of Glassblowing workshop in the School of Chemistry

Published: 3rd September, 2025

Leicester UCU (LUCU) are deeply concerned by the proposed redundancy of the University’s glassblower, Gayle Price, and the planned closure of the glassblowing workshop – a facility that has served the University of Leicester since 1961. This decision has been taken without meaningful consultation, disregarding the voices of over 80 Chemistry colleagues who attended a…

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