6 November 2023
UCEA response to UCU's autumn industrial action ballot outcome
In response to UCU's latest ballot outcome for industrial action (IA), Raj Jethwa, UCEA’s Chief Executive said:
“Now that the ballot is over, unions and employers need to find common ground on the issues that the sector is grappling with. UCEA’s priority is to work with UCU and the other four trade unions (EIS, GMB, UNISON and Unite) on a number of important matters. Good progress was made earlier in the year on the review of the pay spine, workload, contract types and further action to reduce the already falling pay gaps in the sector. UCEA is ready and waiting to resume this work with the unions.
“We also urge all trade unions to join us in prioritising the independent review of sector finances. A crucial element of resetting industrial relations in the sector is developing a shared understanding of affordability. For the sake of students and staff alike, it is now vital to work together to end the sector’s recent cycle of industrial disputes.”
Note
Anti-union laws stop university staff striking for fair pay & conditions
ENDS
For further information: Please contact Andy Fryer, Head of Communications and Membership (a.fryer@ucea.ac.uk) or Marc Whittaker, Communications and Events Manager (m.whittaker@ucea.ac.uk)
UCEA response to UCU's autumn industrial action ballot outcome
In response to UCU's latest ballot outcome for industrial action (IA), Raj Jethwa, UCEA’s Chief Executive said:
“Now that the ballot is over, unions and employers need to find common ground on the issues that the sector is grappling with. UCEA’s priority is to work with UCU and the other four trade unions (EIS, GMB, UNISON and Unite) on a number of important matters. Good progress was made earlier in the year on the review of the pay spine, workload, contract types and further action to reduce the already falling pay gaps in the sector. UCEA is ready and waiting to resume this work with the unions.
“We also urge all trade unions to join us in prioritising the independent review of sector finances. A crucial element of resetting industrial relations in the sector is developing a shared understanding of affordability. For the sake of students and staff alike, it is now vital to work together to end the sector’s recent cycle of industrial disputes.”
Note
Anti-union laws stop university staff striking for fair pay & conditions
ENDS
For further information: Please contact Andy Fryer, Head of Communications and Membership (a.fryer@ucea.ac.uk) or Marc Whittaker, Communications and Events Manager (m.whittaker@ucea.ac.uk)
