UOB
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Motion Passed: London Peace Conference resolution
Passed at the UoB UNISON AGM on 24/03/26 University of Bristol Unison notes University of Bristol Unison believes University of Bristol Unison resolves Mover: Nathan Street, Branch Secretary (nathan.street@bristol.ac.uk) Seconder: Eleni Vagia, International Officer (eleni.vagia@bristol.ac.uk)
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University of Bristol staff escalate industrial action over fair pay
Following three days of industrial action in February, staff at the University of Bristol, along with staff from other universities across the country, will be taking part in two further days of industrial action this week. The strikes are organised by the University’s UNISON branch, representing professional services staff including admin workers, library staff, IT services, and student support. Industrial action follows this year’s “insulting” pay rise of 1.4%,
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A message of support from Carla Denyer!
Carla Denyer, the Green MP for Bristol Central, has offered us some encouraging words of support for our strike action this week: “Solidarity with Unison workers at the University of Bristol, who are striking against a 3.4% real terms pay cut. Since 2009, higher education pay has lost around 28% of its value. Meanwhile, low-paid
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Dispatches from the picket lines
For many of our members, February was the first time they had joined a picket line, and many were slightly wary. Here’s what some of them had to say: “For me, going on strike was like taking a deep, nourishing breath of fresh air after being underwater for too long. It’s an act of authenticity,
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UoB Staff are back on Strike! 10th-11th march
Dear comrades, Next week we will be joining staff from universities across the country in two days of strike action. ➡️ Why are we going on strike? 📅 Strike dates 1️⃣ Tuesday 10th March 2️⃣ Wednesday 11th March ➡️ How do I go on strike? 🪧 Picket details 1️⃣ Tuesday 10th March Workplace pickets, 10:00 – 12:00 Lunchtime
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UoB UNISON’s Campaign for a Four Day Working Week
UoB Unison are excited to be launching our campaign for a four-day 32-hour working week for staff at the University of Bristol with no loss of pay. ➡️ Read and sign the petition! ➡️ Complete the survey! Please spread the word by forwarding this email and sharing the petition with as many colleagues, students, friends
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2026 AGM – Tues 24 FEB
👀 Key Details Tuesday 24th February 13:00-13:40, The Beckford Bar, Lower Ground Floor, Senate House Refreshments: pastries, fruit, and hot drinks. After collecting your refreshments, head to… 13:00 – 13:45, G42 Powell Lecture Theatre, Physics Building Sign in, collect some merch, get seated, and catch up with colleagues 13:45 – 16:30, G42 Powell Lecture Theatre, Physics Building and Online AGM 🤔 What is the AGM? Feeling inspired
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University of Bristol staff strike for fair pay
Starting Tuesday 10th February, University of Bristol staff will take part in three consecutive days of industrial action. The strikes are organised by the University’s UNISON branch, representing professional services staff including admin workers, library staff, IT services, and student support. Public rallies are planned for 12 p.m. on Tuesday 10th at Senate House, BS8 1TH, and 12 p.m. on Thursday 12th at Wills Memorial Building, BS8
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Motion Passed: TOGETHER AGAINST THE FAR-RIGHT ON 28 MARCH 2026
Motion passed at branch meeting on Tuesday 27th January 2026. UoB Unison branch committee notes: 1. The rise of the far right and anti-refugee racism across Britain, as well as many other areas of the world 2. On 13 September a demonstration organised by fascists such as ‘Tommy Robinson’ (aka Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) and with the support of Elon
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Strike placard & badge making!
Join us to help make placards and badges for our upcoming strike action! All materials provided. 📍where? Unison office, 1D priory road, BS8 1TX 📅 when? 12-2pm Weds 28th Jan and Weds 4th Feb Drop in on your lunch break for as little or long as you like!