News
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University of Bristol staff continue strike action over fair pay
This week, staff at the University of Bristol will be taking part in three days of industrial action, along with staff from other universities across the country, in opposition to the below-inflation pay rise, which was inflicted upon staff in August 2025. The strike action is being organised by the University’s UNISON branch, representing professional services
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April strike dates!
Dear comrades, Welcome to the hundreds of new members who have joined us in the last couple of months! Although you may not have joined under the best of circumstances, union membership is an opportunity to feel empowered when many of us are feeling powerless. 💪 Joining the branch is the first step, but there’s
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Updates from our environmental officer
Hi comrades! Well it certainly has been a busy start to the year in our branch! I wanted to share with you all some exciting events and dates for your calendars coming up in the next few months to help you get involved in green-focused events in our Year of Green Activity. Spring has (almost completely?!) sprung and Bristol City
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Feb & Mar Strike Pay FAQs
Following our second round of strike action in March, you now need to take the following actions to claim your strike pay (£50/day from regional Unison): 1️⃣ INFORM HR YOU WERE ON STRIKE Email industrial-action-response@bristol.ac.uk and CC your line manager confirming that you took part in industrial action and the days you were on strike.
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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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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