Category: Campaigns & actions
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I read with dismay, the University’s seemingly harsh reaction to the University and College Union’s (UCU) planned strike action in the next few days. The Gazette, published last week, led with the Notice that any employees participating will have their…
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3 weeks ago my #UCURising campaign poster was removed from our staff noticeboard. It must have taken some effort as it was firmly affixed with sticky tape. I’m curious as to why someone would deliberately remove it and leave all…
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The Oxford UCU Anti-Casualisation Network is today launching a petition calling for improved pay and conditions for hourly-paid and stipendiary College teaching staff. The petition is addressed to the current chair and co-chair of Conference of Colleges (the Oxford Colleges’…
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Motion formally passed at an Oxford UCU General Meeting on 8 February 2022 UCU is currently in dispute with employers to prevent the further erosion of our pay and working conditions and to fight for equality (Four Fights), and to…
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Monday 21 June at 13.00 Trade union representatives and caseworkers provide essential support to members, representing their interests and defending their rights. Departmental reps are key contacts within departments, supporting members by discussing workplace concerns, finding solutions, and improving health…
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Motion formally passed at Oxford UCU General Meeting on 26th January 2021 Oxford UCU notes that the University of Oxford does not have a university police force, and that security on University premises is provided by the University’s own personnel. Oxford UCU…
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The University of Oxford’s commitment to an international outlook and engagement seems to end where it comes to funding the Language Centre. In its £2.237 billion budget (2017-18), the University can’t find money for an urgently needed refurbishment of the…
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