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Motion – University of Bristol UCU Priorities Regarding the Current USS Negotiations between UCU and UUK

This branch notes: We agreed a joint statement with the University of Bristol on 15th March. The joint statement stated that ‘the University is willing to consider an improved offer for staff within the bounds of affordability’, that the University would reconsider ‘the accrual rate and inflation cap as well as employer and employee contributions’ […]

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Guidance note – claiming from the Bristol Hardship Fund

Who can claim from the local fund? Applications are welcomed from the following groups:  UCU members on hourly-paid contracts (Hourly Paid Teachers – HPTs), and    UCU members on fixed term or open-ended contracts who receive regular monthly salaries and are on: Grade J and below plus for strike action taken in 2020: Grade K or above, in part-time roles where they earn […]

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Back to Work, but Not As We Know it – Message from Your Branch President

Dear all I hope everyone has had a relaxing weekend, and that you have not been preparing for classes or doing any kind of catching up – apart from reading UCU emails, of course. I’d like to stress two points. Firstly, we are back to work tomorrow but we are continuing with Action Short of […]

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Your Bristol UCU Strike Special Newsflash, 15th March 2018

1) Tonight’s Social and Members’ Meeting Don’t forget that we have Hamilton House booked for this evening from 5.00 – 9.30 for a social. We have got a band to entertain us. Please note: we have a members’ meeting at 5.30 at the same venue. — 2) Joint Statement – University of Bristol and Bristol […]

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Your Bristol UCU Strike Special Newsflash, 15th March 2018

Your Bristol UCU Strike Special Newsflash, 15th March 2018 1) Tonight’s Social and Members’ Meeting Don’t forget that we have Hamilton House booked for this evening from 5.00 – 9.30 for a social. We have got a band to entertain us. Please note: we have a members’ meeting at 5.30 at the same venue. — […]

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Your Bristol Strike Special UCU Newsflash, 6th March 2018

1) Tomorrow’s Strike Action, Wednesday, 7th March – UCAS Post-Offer Visit Day First, great to see so many people yesterday. Made the front page of the BBC website (well, the ‘Family and Education’ page). Some inspiring speeches at the rally and a great march down to Wills Memorial Building (and then Great George Street): it […]

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Bristol Strike Special UCU Newsflash, 6th March

Your Bristol Strike Special UCU Newsflash, 6th March 2018 1) Tomorrow’s Strike Action, Wednesday, 7th March – UCAS Post-Offer Visit Day First, great to see so many people yesterday. Made the front page of the BBC website (well, the ‘Family and Education’ page). Some inspiring speeches at the rally and a great march down to […]