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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

Liverpool UCU March For Health Jobs

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Image shows a big pink poster advertising the March For Health Jobs.

12:30pm Saturday 10th July 2021

Meet at the famous Bombed Out Church, Berry Street, Liverpool city centre

This demonstration has been called by UCU University of Liverpool and TUC Liverpool, to highlight the fight for jobs in the city, including those at the university. Fire and Rehire fights, such as Manchester bus drivers, have been won by determined action. We need to build on these and other successful union actions throughout the trade union movement, and fight for all jobs.

At the University of Liverpool, 47 teachers and researchers in the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences were due to be made redundant this summer, but industrial action by UCU members has reduced this number to 21. We are determined to save every job, through strikes, working to contract, a marking & assessment boycott, and protests.

The solidarity shown by other trade unionists and activists has been crucial to building our members’ confidence and supporting the campaign. We invite you to join us at this in-person, socially distanced demonstration through Liverpool, and help us to show the university that we will remain defiant.

Please wear a mask if you can, bring your union banners, home made placards and posters, and share this event widely with friends and colleagues.