SPOTLIGHT: UNISON York St John University branch

Becoming a branch secretary can be a daunting experience at the best of times, but imagine taking on the role just a few weeks after joining. That’s what William ‘Billy’ Jones did at UNISON York St John University branch, which has gone from strength to strength in the past couple of years… “I joined the […]

Compulsory redundancies at University of Huddersfield ‘completely unacceptable’, says UNISON

Plans by the University of Huddersfield to cut almost 200 jobs are unacceptable and will be deeply damaging to both staff and students, says UNISON today (Friday). In an announcement to all staff at the university earlier this week, vice-chancellor Professor Bob Cryan confirmed the plans to make 198 compulsory redundancies.  Cuts on such a […]

UNISON calls for University of Leeds to end staff and student suffering as strike reaches 50th day

As support staff at the University of Leeds prepare for their 50th day of industrial action in the long-running pay dispute, UNISON is calling on the institution’s senior managers to make an acceptable offer and end the suffering of staff and students. Employees will walk out this Friday (29 September), before joining coordinated action with […]