We have put our claim for Cambridge Weighting to the wealthy University. Find out what they said, (spoiler they are pleading poverty again).
In 2006, when he announced a new pay structure and job evaluation scheme Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Andy Cliff described University staff as “our most valuable asset”. Find out what they really think of you…
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FAIR PAY FOR ALL!
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- London & Eastern Education Region NEWSLETTER November 2023Download and share!
- It will get well if you picket7th November Strike, view from the picket line. Well if the last strike day was wet this one was cold, it was nice in the sun, but Lensfield Road has its shady bits, and one was outside Chemistry. Great turnout… Read more: It will get well if you picket
- Letter To The VCSend a message to the VC, It woukld be great if you could print this letter out and post it to the VC, I have included and online link but loads of paper would be better. ToProfessor Deborah PrenticeVice-ChancellorCambridge UniversityOld… Read more: Letter To The VC
- Murphy 4, UNITE WIN! Victory For Workers!Long-running dispute ends in vindication for dismissed Murphy workers. Long Running. Following a long-running driven battle to defend our members and rep, using Unite Leverage, Unite is delighted to announce a win for the Murphy 4. More Here. Settled. Unite… Read more: Murphy 4, UNITE WIN! Victory For Workers!
- Remember Remember The First of November…StrikeNovember 1st Strikes. I can feel it in my fingers… Well, it started wet and it finished wet, but we still had a strong showing. We caused a reaction at Chemistry, made an exhibition of ourselves on the New Museums… Read more: Remember Remember The First of November…Strike
- October 2023 Cambridge Strikes!Great turnout for the strikes! See you on November the 1st! Great turnout for the strikes, Even the rain didn’t put our members off. Solidarity and Donuts! Loads of support from students and the public, special thanks to the Donut… Read more: October 2023 Cambridge Strikes!
- It will get well if you picket7th November Strike, view from the picket line. Well if the last strike day was wet this one was cold, it was nice in the sun, but Lensfield Road has its shady bits, and one was outside Chemistry. Great turnout again, and a cracking sing-song at the rally, along with some passionate speakers.Lots of letters to the VC were handed out for signing, hopefully, they get posted and clog up the VC’s inbox. Please please print off a copy and send it in. LINKAt the very least follow this link, and tick the boxes online. So what do we want?Fair… Read more: It will get well if you picket
- Letter To The VCSend a message to the VC, It woukld be great if you could print this letter out and post it to the VC, I have included and online link but loads of paper would be better. ToProfessor Deborah PrenticeVice-ChancellorCambridge UniversityOld SchoolsTrinity LaneCB2 1TN Dear Vice-Chancellor, I am a Cambridge student/ a university employee/ a resident of Cambridge. *(delete as appropriate). I am writing in support of the Cambridge University Unite Branch and its continuing efforts to secure a fair level of pay for Cambridge University employees. It is well known that Cambridge is a very expensive place to live. Fewuniversity… Read more: Letter To The VC
- Remember Remember The First of November…StrikeNovember 1st Strikes. I can feel it in my fingers… Well, it started wet and it finished wet, but we still had a strong showing. We caused a reaction at Chemistry, made an exhibition of ourselves on the New Museums site, booked in at the library, shut down the Fitz, and err had an effective picket line at the Sedgwick site, (you think of something funny to work with Sedgwick, “made ’em sick at the Sedgwick” see not easy is it!). Loads of support from the students, many of them wanting to know what they could do to help. Hopefully,… Read more: Remember Remember The First of November…Strike
- October 2023 Cambridge Strikes!Great turnout for the strikes! See you on November the 1st! Great turnout for the strikes, Even the rain didn’t put our members off. Solidarity and Donuts! Loads of support from students and the public, special thanks to the Donut Donor of Downing Street, and a big honk to all the motorists who beeped, and van drivers who didn’t cross the picket lines. Staff at Cambridge University one of the richest institutions in the world, in one of the most expensive cities in the country to live in, have put up with years of below-inflation pay rises. The value of… Read more: October 2023 Cambridge Strikes!
- Why Strike?What’s it all about?
Not only do we negotiate on pay, our reps can help if you have work related problems. Find out how we can help you. Get in touch.
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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16 Mill Lane
Cambridge, CB2 1SB
