This is a reminder that all UCU members at Kent are entitled to the support of a caseworker from within the branch. These caseworkers have … Read more
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Branch newsletter – July 2024
Update on negotiations re transformation and redundancies UCU branch negotiators continue to meet regularly with management across a range of fora – JSNCC, sub-JSNCCs, working … Read more
New committee for 2024-25
Following the branch AGM on 12 June 2024, the new branch committee for 2024-25 have now taken office. They are as follows: President: Claire Hurley … Read more
Important update for ‘at risk’ members
Individual Meetings We expect senior management to initiate a second round of individual meetings with colleagues formally ‘at risk’ of redundancy. We expect the meetings … Read more
Next Branch Meeting – Thursday 14 March, 1-2pm
Please join us for the next branch meeting at 1-2pm on Thursday 14 March. There are a number of motions to vote on so it … Read more
Important update on negotiations
A report from branch Vice-President Christopher Burden-Strevens: I am writing to give an update on the current state of negotiations between UCU and senior management. … Read more
Important Updates on Ballot/VR/Consultation/sub-JSNCC
A report from branch Vice-President Christopher Burden-Strevens: Over the past two weeks UCU Committee and Reps have received a large number of enquiries about the … Read more
ACTION REQUIRED: Protecting your research time
Many of you will have now seen the University’s proposal (available here) to cut staff time allocated to research across the institution. At present the … Read more
Post Your UCU Ballot to Save Research and Jobs
Our Kent UCU ballot opens today (Friday 23 February)! You should receive your ballot papers by Monday 26th or Tuesday 27th at your home address. … Read more
Important Jobs News and Support
Today management have opened a 30 day consultation and voluntary redundancy scheme on the potential closure of several degree courses, which has put 58 academic … Read more