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:
- Pass a motion of solidarity in your branch
- Send messages of support from your branch to laut@liverpool.ac.uk
- Make a donation to the strike fund: www.ulivucunews.org.uk/hardship-fund
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