UNISON has given a cautious welcome to today’s independent report into University of Bath governance, but warned that its recommendations do not go far enough. The review was triggered by outrage over pay inequality and efforts of those in senior positions to sideline and silence student and staff criticisms. UNISON agreed with the review’s conclusion that […]
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Service group executive meets on 23 May to consider offer of 2% or £425 a year
UNISON welcomes ‘urgently needed first step’ but says more must be done to tackle pay inequality
Senior managers at the University of Bath have agreed to proposals from UNISON and other trade unions to reinstate a minimum hourly rate of £8.75 and to seek accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. UNISON, the public service union representing the 300 staff affected, has welcomed the decision as an urgently needed first step towards addressing […]
At the last meeting on Friday 13 April, higher education employers offered to increase pay by 1.7%, or £325 a year (full-time equivalent), whichever is higher. The joint trade unions […]
Higher education service group executive calls off industrial action ballot following vote
Although no offer has been tabled, UNISON described the discussions as “constructive” and all parties have said they intend to make progress across all elements of the claim at the next meeting.
Industrial action ballot follows 91% rejection of proposed move to ‘defined contribution’ scheme in consultation of affected members
At University of Southampton, campus trade unions rallied with sympathetic students to protest attacks on staff pension schemes. Although only members of USS scheme are currently on strike as part of UCU’s national industrial action, at this university all staff pensions are under threat and in various stages of consultation. This is why members of […]
It’s only got 28 days but UNISON made every one of February’s count – here’s our regular round up of just a few of the things the union achieved over the last month
Union urges them to back call to involve ACAS in seeking solution on Universities Superannuation Scheme
UNISON calls for the abolition of fees and free higher education in response to Theresa May’s review
Members in the Universities Superannuation Scheme pension scheme face loss of money under proposals from the employer
Private company unlawfully deducted pay from cleaners after agreeing to cover the cost of their travel time to a new site
