Month: January 2022

Yesterday the next wave of strike action over the USS and ‘Four Fights’ disputes was confirmed as follows:

• USS dispute: 14-18 February and 21-22 February
• Four Fights dispute: 21-22 February and 28 February-2 March.

This wave of strike action will end on 02 March when we will walk out alongside students taking part in the NUS one day student strike for education. Rolling regional action is then planned for the Four Fights dispute.

With the latest student data showing increased admissions and qualifications the union is now calling on university bosses to invest in staff, improve conditions and protect pensions to avoid further disruption. We’ve tabled new proposals on the USS pension scheme and invite you to lobby your vice-chancellor to support our recommendations and tell UUK to halt their plans prior to crucial negotiations taking place in February.

Now GSA members have had their payslip for this month, you will see your deductions for the days you took industrial action for.

To make a claim, you need to go here: https://my.ucu.org.uk/app/answers/detail/a_id/429/

However please read the HE Dispute guidance: https://my.ucu.org.uk/ci/fattach/get/232457/0/filename/HE+Disputes+Guidance+December+2021.pdf

Summary

In order to receive a payment from the Fighting Fund members need to:
– be paying subscriptions at the correct rate (if any subscription is payable);
– have participated in official strike action for which officers have agreed to make
funds available; and,
– provide evidence of deduction from their salary or loss of earnings for strike action.

Payment is made:
– in the sum of £50 for the second and subsequent days of strike action for members
earning £30,000 gross or more per annum (this is subject to a cap of 11 days. This
will be kept under review); and,
– in the sum of up to £75 for the second and subsequent days of strike action for
members earning less than £30,000 gross per annum (this is subject to a cap of 11
days. This will be kept under review).