industrial action

That academic pay dispute

This morning, it was Isobel’s turn to wake up shouting at the radio. UCU have agreed to put UCEA’s offer of 13.1% to their membership (and not, as the BBC put it, agreed to the increase – learn how a democratic union operates!), so the industrial action will be suspended for the duration of the balloting procedure. I can’t say that I’m happy with this offer, and will probably vote against accepting it. can now look slightly smug for having been able to prepare for her marking. My role in assessment this year has been mainly limited to third year… Read More »That academic pay dispute

Down with that sort of thing

While buying a round of tea in the Students’ Union this lunchtime, I noticed that the chap standing next to me was wearing a t-shirt which read: Students Against Lecture Strike Action – salsa.susu.org This makes no sense on a number of counts: There is no “Lecture Strike Action”, because teaching is proceeding as usual. If they’re referring to people with teaching duties, they should be aware that these are called “lecturers”. As an aside, if the students can’t distinguish between “lecturers” and “lectures”, we’re doing something seriously wrong. This industrial action is not limited to lecturers, but to all… Read More »Down with that sort of thing