It seems that the good weather has lifted our picketers’ spirits! Come down to talk to us about why we are on strike, and we might even share our biscuits with you.
Day 4: Here Comes The Sun
Day four of the strike, and finally it looks like we are going to have some sun on the picket line. Once again, our picketers have come together to carry that weight of strike action. Luckily, they are prepared with cakes to keep morale up on the picket line.
Overnight, our cause gained international support from academic friends in China who are behind our strike. We are fighting excessive workloads, precarious contracts, the pay gap for female and BAME academics, and an overall pay decline in the past decade, issues that academics around the world can relate to.
Our picketers are already out and in good spirits, so feel free to join us down on the line and show your support.
Day 3 Round-up: Broken and broke, but we’re still here!
The picket line was once again in full force today with support from students, family members and faithful companions, but there was no sign of the members of UET who had been invited down to discuss the staff’s concerns.
Today we talked to picketers about what drove them to join the strike, listening to stories of casualisation, unmanageable workloads, and stress. See the videos below for their stories. We also began a foodbank drive for those staff who will feel it financially taking part in a strike before Christmas.
Day 3: Colleagues are Feeling it Financially
Today, we launch our food bank. To donate, make cheques payable to UCU Bournemouth University Branch SO024, or donate cash on the picket line. No one should be in a pickle fighting for equality! #UCUStrikesBack.
Day 3: Sweet and Sour
While the picketers are keeping their spirits up with some well earned sweets, we hear academics’ horror stories about what it’s like working in higher education in the current climate.
Day 3: Picket Line Holding Strong
Day three of the strike and the picket line is still strong despite the continuing damp weather!
Day 2: An Empty Campus
The effect of the strike can be seen across a barren campus today.
Day 2: Our Students Stand With Us
Yet again the wonderful students over at SUBU have come out in a big way to support us.
Day 2: ‘Let it Rain’
A little bit of rain for a few days is nothing compared to years of systemic inequality and unfair pay.
Day 2: Breakfast Call
SUBU and our students were brilliant yesterday, distributing hot drinks to keep our picketers warm!
It is Day 2 of our fight for equality, fair pay, stable work, and reasonable workloads.
You can help us by keeping the picket lines warm and well-fed. Given the weather reports this small gesture will go a long long way to help us. If it helps, take inspiration from our wonderful students who came to support us yesterday.
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