A well attended meeting of the branch was apprised of progress on negotiations with management over the current dispute.

Three motions were considered by members:

Motion 1

UoB UCU branch endorses an application for a further 10 days of strike action to
be scheduled between August and November, alongside accompanying ASOS,
following the strategy discussed at the 29th May and 31st July EGMs

Motion 1 was passed overwhelmingly.

Motion 2

The branch approves of supporting members taking industrial action from the
local hardship fund. Payment will be as in line with national fighting fund rules
and in sum of

• £50 for the second and subsequent days of industrial action
  taken by the member earning £30,000 gross or more per annum (this is
  subject to a cap of 2 days)
• £75 for the second and subsequent days of industrial action
  taken by the member earning less than £30,000 gross or per annum (this is
  subject to a cap of 2 days)

Motion 2 was passed unanimously.

Motion 3

The UoB UCU branch thanks Huddersfield TUC for their solidarity and donation
to our strike fund and approves affiliation to Huddersfield TUC.

Motion 3 was passed unanimously.

You can review the slides from the EGM here.