Wednesday 01-02-2023 - 12:54

On Tuesday 31st January 2023, Lancaster University Students’ Union’s Union Assembly met to discuss the upcoming strikes affecting the University. 

 

 

 

Following a ballot, and as part of a national dispute over pay and pensions, the University and College Union (UCU) have called on their members to take strike action throughout February and March.

 

 

The first day of the planned 18 days of strike action is due to take place on Wednesday 1st February. The final scheduled strike day is Wednesday 22nd March. No further days of strike action are planned, though UCU members may also participate in “action short of a strike”.

 

 

You may or may not be told by your lecturer if they intend to strike. Not all academic staff are members of UCU nor taking strike action.

 

 

You can read the University’s FAQs here

 

 

You can read UCU’s statement on the strike action here

 

 

At Union Assembly, delegates agreed:

 

•          Union Assembly supports the decision of the UCU to take 18 days of strike action.

•          Union Assembly encourages students to continue to use safe and warm spaces provided by the Students’ Union and affiliated groups.

•          Union Assembly calls on the University Executive to negotiate with Lancaster UCU to reach a mutually agreeable resolution.

•          Union Assembly recognises the difficult financial position that the striking members of our Students’ Union are placed in by 18 days of strikes.

 

 

 

Union Assembly agreed to take the following action:

 

•          The Students’ Union will produce a template letter in support of the strikes,

•          The Students’ Union will facilitate study groups throughout the strikes,

•          The Students’ Union will engage with Lancaster UCU on teach-out events,

•          The Students’ Union will produce resources to educate students on strikes and in support of students’ wellbeing.

 

 

 

If you have any questions or comments about the strikes, you can contact your full-time Officer team via the details on our website.