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Rally: Defending jobs at the University of Liverpool

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Image shows University of Liverpool UCU banner, with slogan “You’ll never march alone”

12pm Monday 10th May 2021

The University of Liverpool is making 47 academic staff in Health and Life Sciences redundant in May 2021.

The rationale for these redundancies is based upon entirely bogus research metrics. The cuts are being driven by a cynical restructuring exercise under the cover of the pandemic. You can read more about the dispute here: www.hls47.co.uk

We are determined to stop this attack on jobs. The UCU branch voted by 90% in favour of industrial action. We will begin with action short of strike on 10th May, and three weeks of strike action will begin on 24th May, if the University does not take these redundancies off the table.

Join our rally to build solidarity and fight these cuts!

Speakers include:

  • Vicky Blake, UCU National President
  • Anthony O’Hanlon, University of Liverpool UCU
  • Noreen O’Sullivan, Liverpool Hope University UCU
  • Saira Weiner, Liverpool John Moores University UCU
  • Kevin Biderman, Royal College of Art UCU
  • John McDonnell, MP
  • Chair: Jo McNeil, University of Liverpool UCU

The attack on jobs at Liverpool is part of a wave of cuts spreading through universities. What happens at Liverpool will affect the confidence of other employers to push through cuts, so building solidarity for UCU Liverpool really matters.

Show your solidarity with Liverpool:

Liverpool UCU: You’ll Never March Alone

USS: Organising The Fight Back

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Image shows protestors holding placards including “Hands off our pension!”

6:00pm Tuesday 1st June 2021

UCU Congress Fringe Meeting – all welcome

The UCU Solidarity Movement is organising a second meeting on USS during UCU Congress – all welcome, you need not be a delegate to congress.

The Higher Education Sector Conference will only have a limited time available for discussion, and will focus solely on the motions and amendments tabled for debate. The UCU Solidarity Movement meeting will allow for a wider discussion on USS, and allow members and HESC delegates to consider at greater depth how to develop the UCU’s campaign to defend USS.

Speakers include:

  • Sam Marsh – USS national negotiator
  • Sarah Joss – Vice President Heriot Watt UCU
  • Tim Wilson – UCU National Dispute Committee and Vice Chair Dundee UCU
  • Marion Hersh – NEC and alternate negotiator

Candidates standing for election as USS negotiators are encouraged to join the meeting, to speak and/or field questions.

Please share the event widely among your networks and on social media, and make sure your UCU branch is represented at the meeting.