Leeds University UCU

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Leeds, UK
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    Here's a brief report on today's EGM at which members voted to recommend + to disseminate + + Petition to + Thread:

    We're now copy editing a web-post containing text of motions passed (as amended where appropriate) at our brilliant + well-attended EGM earlier this afternoon. Thanks to all members for collegial, friendly + democratic debate! TL;DR We voted to recommend members 1/
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  2. 55 minutes ago

    Here's a brief report on today's EGM at which members voted that the branch should recommend we in the + call a Special Higher Education Sector Conference + to...

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  3. 1 hour ago

    This is so lovely!

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  4. 1 hour ago

    Members also asked us to SHARE WIDELY work which is providing incredible analysis on all angles of + - please share on social media + email + hard copy!

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  5. 1 hour ago

    Important to note that there was a lot of discussion at today's EGM about the problematic conflation of with a hardline in the email attached to the ballot.

    Replying to @LukeFGlynn @ucu
    Pleased that have voted to reject the UUK offer. It's an improvement, but still requires revising and resubmitting.
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    2 hours ago

    I am so proud to be part of branch. Heard reasoned persuasive arguments both for Yes and No votes debated v collegially. Haven't made up my mind but whatever the outcome I know these folks have my back.

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    3 hours ago

    Went to my first meeting just now, amazed by the deft and honest leadership of . So inspiring! And a super respectful attitude in the room in general

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    4 hours ago

    meeting just finished passing a amazing cordial discussion among colleagues. Proud to be a member

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    9 hours ago

    Members of (and partners) have volunteered to run a crèche today during the branch’s two-hour EGM. Love this community.

    Hi Leeds, hope you had a lovely break. Quick reminder - Emergency General Meeting on Thurs 5 April 1-3pm (venue TBC) to discuss everything incl. the forthcoming ballot. More info in email Thurs 29/3. Hopefully offering childcare. Please come if you possibly can.
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    4 hours ago

    has passed a motion calling for a Special Meeting. Please encourage your branches to do likewise

    Replying to @josstified @katerhardy
    Hi: it needs 20 branches; requisition uner rule 16.11; but motions from branches must have same wording; you can see rule on UCU website (sear for "rule book"); this motion is doing the rounds
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  11. 2 hours ago

    ALSO: we will keep exploring how we can maximise participation in meetings, + as part of this will be investigating and asking members for thoughts on childcare at more stuff in future. Stay posted + stay in touch on this! /5 (forgot to number all tweets!)

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  12. 2 hours ago

    We just want to say >>THANK YOU<< to everyone who came (~120 in a holiday period at short notice is *astonishing*) *AND* to the members + student who volunteered to run the creche. Meeting was collegial + honest + friendly; debate was comprehensive + scrupulous + astute!

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    3 hours ago

    UCU members at overwhelmingly back motion calling for vice-chancellor Peter Horrocks to resign

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  14. 2 hours ago

    We agreed to ask EVERYONE to fill in + share this survey (it's anonymous but it disallows double counting via *internet magic*): - Please share WIDELY + ask all UCU *AND* USS members to fill it in. /4

    #USSvote survey This branch notes that an independent group of UCU members has devised a survey of voting preferences, motivations, and other views surrounding the #USSvote, available here [http://tinyurl.com/UUK23marchoffer ]. This branch resolves to circulate this survey to all members, and that to share it with other UCU & USS members.
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  15. 2 hours ago

    Also to circulate this >>petition to members<< along with other materials urging a vote against the UUK proposal: (please check it out + sign + share)

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  16. 2 hours ago

    We also agreed to call for a "HESC" (Higher Education Special Conference) to look at dispute under Rule 16.11 (which, if possible would be held immediately prior to or following Congress) - NB for an HESC to be called, 20 branches need to pass a resolution calling for it 2/

    UCU Rule 16.11 - available to read in full here: https://www.ucu.org.uk/media/8638/UCU-rules-2017-18/pdf/UCU_Rules_2017-18_inc_sched_D.pdf
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  17. 2 hours ago

    We're now copy editing a web-post containing text of motions passed (as amended where appropriate) at our brilliant + well-attended EGM earlier this afternoon. Thanks to all members for collegial, friendly + democratic debate! TL;DR We voted to recommend members 1/

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  18. 6 hours ago

    Gender pay gap at seems really high. Details here This may be why they dont understand equality issues around pensions.

    Consider me unsurprised... courtesy of , here's another reason to despair about our pension scheme. USS has a gender pay gap of 35.2% and effectively stops paying women staff on August 24. Pensions really are a feminist issue
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  19. 10 hours ago

    Leeds members, watch out for these new , if you can read them before this afternoon’s meeting that would be great. Looking forward to friendly & constructive debate with lots of members!

    PSA: we have six more coming out tomorrow morning and afternoon, and have commissioned 'yes' and 'no' briefs following today's ballot announcement. We are working round the clock to get the latter out ASAP to inform ballot votes
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  20. 21 hours ago

    members: you have mail: v1 of the agenda for EGM tmw Thurs 5 April 1-3pm Roger Stevens LT 17. Childcare from 12.45 Roger Stevens LT21 (email us details in advance pls).

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