After the Online Solidarity Rally
Report to members: Yesterday’s solidarity rally was a great success, attracting nearly 300 attendees. It was opened by UCU’s General Secretary Jo Grady who praised Brighton members for our...
Industrial dispute over compulsory redundancies
The strike days are 2nd, 7th, 10th, 15th & 16th December. In addition, we have called ASOS in the form of a work-to-contract starting on 3rd December and continuing indefinitely. Where are we with...
Solidarity Strike Rally – Wed 2nd December 12 noon
University of Brighton UCU Save IT Staff! Stop the redundancies! #ChooseHuman Zoom Registration for the online rally: When: Dec 2, 2020 12:00 PM London Register in advance for this...
IT Redundancies and Face to Face Teaching UPDATE
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Defend our IT colleagues! Stop the redundancies! Vote Yes in the consultative e-ballot. Click the link in the email from UCU sent Thursday lunchtime. To help us keep track,...
Call to Action Against Casualisation
This statement has been written by a group of staff on casualised contracts. We have posted it on their behalf as they wished to remain anonymous due to the...
Spotlight on equalities: Black Lives Matter, COVID-19, FTCs
This post aims to provide a summary and an update on current equalities issues and areas of work as well as providing information about upcoming events. Black Lives Matter...
Covid-19 statement Monday 16 March 11am
UCU has not received a reply to our request for an urgent meeting with senior management. UCU’s two top priorities are: The health and safety of our university community...
Advice to members on Covid-19
Sunday 15 March 8:55am Brighton UCU has today sent the letter below to the Vice Chancellor. It is copied below for members’ information and to contextualise the following union...
UCU Brighton statement on Covid-19
UCU Brighton statement on Covid-19 Notwithstanding the absence of updating by the uni management, the seriousness of the Covid pandemic is obvious. Universities including Durham, Manchester Metropolitan, London School...
Report: Student Solidarity Fundraiser Monday 9 March
What a fantastic event! Our fabulous students showed their support, their creativity and their determination to see improvements in their education, now and for the future. They also raised...