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Success Story: Transforming Doctoral Tutor Contract at Sussex University
In Summer 2022, Sussex UCU triumphed in a marking boycott, securing a new contract for Doctoral Tutors, addressing issues of casualization. The process involved local campaigning, support from the national PGR as Staff Campaign, and negotiating for improved terms and conditions, marking a significant achievement in the fight against casualization.
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UCU-USSU joint statement on Sussex summer graduation 2023
Following feedback from students, representatives from the Students’ Union and Sussex UCU have met several times this week to discuss plans for graduation. We have collectively listened to, and responded to student and UCU members’ concerns around any potential disruption to graduation ceremonies in the context of the ongoing marking and assessment boycott. UCU (with…
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Joint unions statement on call for staff to volunteer to help with mass Covid-19 testing
One month ago Sussex University staff were asked to answer a poll on cost cutting within the University. This understandably prompted concerns about job security, pay and working conditions, and we are still awaiting an update on the University’s financial situation or what cost cutting measures may be implemented. One week ago all staff were…
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