A well attended online meeting heard from the acting VP who updated members on the branches current knowledge regarding the next phase of Transformational Change. Members also heard from regional UCU representative Julie Kelley.

The primary purpose of the meeting was to seek a mandate from members to issue a failure to agree as the first stage of a process of escalation and in the face of swingeing cuts that have the potential to affect all staff at all levels.

You can see the presentation here

Jus one motion was considered by members:

UCU UoB LA endorses the branch committee to

• Lodge a Failure to Agree
• Move to a Consultative Ballot

The motion was CARRIED with no votes against or abstentions.

Following the meeting the branch issued fromal notification of Failure to Agree to the management in accordance with the terms of our recognition agreement, calling upon management to enter into talks aimed at resolving matters.

A further General Meeting is scheduled for 5th March at 12:30 in H33 and online, shortly after the launch of Transformational Change (3rd March).

All members are encouraged to attend.