This story appeared on the front page of The Gryphon on 3rd December 2021. The University and College Union, one of the largest higher education trade unions in the UK, will continue industrial action for […]
Editor’s Opinion: Why LUU (and you) should support the UCU strikes
Better working conditions for staff mean better education for students. Who can seriously expect a savings-stripped, sleep-deprived lecturer living on the breadline and working on a contract as strong and stable as a Teresa May government to deliver a seminar to their best ability?
“Shocking figures”: Women in finance paid two-thirds less than men
New research shows that women employed as directors at the UK’s largest financial services firms are paid, on average, two-thirds less than their male counterparts. Data published in February underlines the continued existence of the […]
Over 4,000 Staff Paid More Than £100,000 a Year
A new ‘rich list’ has revealed that more than 4,000 University staff are paid more than £100,000 a year. The institution with the highest number of high earners last year, with 359 staff receiving over […]
Yo Yo LUU, What’s Happened To Our Rewards?
Leeds University Union has come under questioning following the disappearance of YoYo Wallet payment facilities in union outlets. Yoyo Wallet, the primary rewards application used by those shopping in the union, allows users to collect […]
Vice-Chancellors Under Fire For Expenses
Following two years of research and hundreds of freedom of information requests (FOIs), Channel 4’s Dispatches programme uncovered the extraordinary sums of money paid as expenses to Britain’s university vice chancellors. Given the ongoing strikes […]
Students Struggling to Pay Rent
More than 17,000 students living in university accommodation fell behind on their housing payments last year, according to recent figures. A small but growing number of students are facing eviction. Last year, 97 students had […]
University Strike Action Planned Over Pensions
The University and Colleges Union (UCU) has announced 14 days of strikes to commence on Thursday 22nd February. The strikes will take place over a month, beginning and ending with a five-day walkout. The University […]
Academics Threaten Strikes Over Pensions
With the raising of university tuition, Vice-Chancellors have been accused of being fat cats creaming off the increased fees. Yet the financial position of most academics is far from secure. The University Superannuation Scheme (USS) – […]
Riders protest against Deliveroo mistreatment of workers
Last week, cyclists took to Leeds City Square and protested against the mistreatment of workers by the takeaway delivery app, Deliveroo. The demo, dubbed “The Roosistance”, involved Deliveroo employees, trade union members and supporters protesting […]
Photojournal | Staff on strike – "It's the last resort today"
“What’s twenty times six?” asks Ann Blair, law lecturer and President of University of Leeds University and College Union (UCU). “One hundred and twenty”. “Well. That’s how many mince pies I’ve been distributing on the […]
Comment | Support the teacher's strike!
This Halloween, staff from the University and Colleges Union (UCU,) Unite and Unison took industrial action against higher education campuses across the country. The strike came as part of an ongoing dispute with University management that […]