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Strike Day One: Reflections

Published: 9th June, 2021

Today, our three day strike began. A socially distanced physical picket line was in force until 11:30am when colleagues marched across campus, ending on the lawn in front of the Fielding Johnson building. The atmosphere was kind, jovial and there was an incredible sense of solidarity. Members conversed with staff, students and members of the…

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The Rep Newsletter, No. 2

Published: 9th June, 2021

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The Rep Newsletter, No. 1

Published: 8th June, 2021

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Strike Schedule, June 2021

Published: 8th June, 2021

Leicester UCU banner image, pink and black figures picketing against a yellow background

Please check this page regularly, for updates on timings, locations and activity details. Remember: to help manage social distancing on the physical pickets, report to Victoria Park (Attenborough entrance) in the first instance. See our Strike FAQs page for further guidance on safe picketing and virtual participation. Wednesday 9 June: Solidarity Day Our theme is…

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Strike Action FAQs June 2021

Published: 8th June, 2021

Bright yellow poster, LUCU banner featuring picketing figures. Caption LUCU is on strike 9, 10, 11 June. Fighting Compulsory redundancies, attacks on academic freedom and union busting

Page last updated, 8 June 2021 What does taking strike action mean? Strike action means not doing any work for all of the days specified by the union. This includes, for instance, time before 9am and after 5pm and includes any activity which is part of your work such as teaching, administration, meetings, emails relating…

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