“Cambridge University is one of the richest education institutions in the UK and has billions of pounds at its disposal. Yet rather than help its lowest paid workers with the cost of living in one of the most expensive cities in the UK it is fiddling while Rome burns. It pleas of poverty have been exposed as being entirely hollow.“
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham
STRIKE FAQ’S
The University is claiming they have no money, as usual.
So we had a closer look… (when I say we, I mean UNITE’s forensic accountant…)
So what are they doing with all that money?
Fun Fact, UNITE’s £70 Per Day Strike Pay, For Full-Time Workers, Is More Than Many Staff Are Paid!
(I’d be a bit embarrassed about that. If I was an incredibly wealthy organisation. #justsayin’).
CAMBRIDGE IS WAITING FOR CAMBRIDGE WEIGHTING!
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FAIR PAY FOR ALL!
As a recognised union, UNITE represents non-academic staff across Cambridge University, and is part of the national negotiating team on pay and terms and conditions.
Workers in the Education sector need a powerful, collective voice that will win the respect they deserve at work. Whether your role is research, technical, IT, professional services, administration or clerical, skilled or estates, UNITE is the trade union that works hard for you.
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Unite also has a whole host of other benefits from a will writing service to travel discounts. We offer training courses, and a 24 hour legal helpline.
Our Unite Branch is recognised by the University to have representational and collective bargaining rights for all professional staff.
Unite Cambridge University
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Cambridge, CB2 1SB