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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 1d

Our challenging excessive workloads workshop is happening TOMORROW!!! Make sure you reserve a spot and we'll see you there!

Link to register: cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/chall...

WORKSHOP - CHALLENGING EXCESSIVE WORKLOADS :

- Online, Wednesday 8 October 10.30-12
- Open to all UoN staff so please do share more widely

Link to register: https://cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/challenging-excessive-workload-in-education-nottingham/

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 1d

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 1d

The university cannot dump their mistakes onto our shoulders. And when they try to do this, we will push back in solidarity.

Strike action is off for next week, but the fight continues.

#solidarity #SaveHE #StopTheCuts

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 1d

Nearly 2/3rds in attendance voted to keep fighting this semester and reballot to keep the fight up for next semester as well.

These votes sends a clear and strong message: we are NOT done fighting and we will NOT stop fighting until our jobs are safe.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 1d

At last week's members meeting, we voted on ending our dispute. Administrators offered to pause compulsory redundancies until February, at which point they will begin in full what they have threatened all along.

Over 90% of members in attendance voted to reject this (non-)offer.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 2d

While strike action may be on pause this week, there are still ways to get involved with our fight for the actual future of our university.

One option is the excessive workload workshop this Wednesday at 10:30. Register at the link below!

cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/chall...

All courses

cpd.web.ucu.org.uk

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 5d

The university cannot dump their mistakes onto our shoulders. And when they try to do this, we will push back in solidarity.

Strike action is off for next week, but the fight continues.

#solidarity #SaveHE #StopTheCuts

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 5d

Nearly 2/3rds voted to keep fighting this semester and reballot to keep the fight up for next semester as well.

These votes sends a clear and strong message: we are NOT done fighting and we will NOT stop fighting until our jobs are safe.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 6d

Strike continues! We will be holding another rally today, meeting in the Trent Courtyard at 12:40 before walking over to the Portland building.

We are also holding a members meeting at 3:00 today. Members- check your emails for joining info!

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

And then on Thursday- Another rally! Trent Courtyard, 12:40, you know the drill. Come and listen to your comrades speak on the issues we face as a university and make a loud racket in the middle of the day.

See you there!

A photo of picketers in the Trent Courtyard

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 8d

This is today!

First, we will be hosting a rally at 12:40 in the Trent Courtyard.

Then, this wonderful teach out.

Hope to see you there!

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

Immediately following Tuesday's rally at 1:20, we will be hosting another teach out! This time from Dr Onni Gust (@onnigust.bsky.social) will speak in the Trent Courtyard on lessons we can learn from trans activist movements.

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University of Nottingham
UCU Teach Out
Organise! Lessons from trans activism
Onni Gust
Tuesday 30 Sept, 13:20, Trent Courtyard
University Park

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

And a quick thank you to @tregenza.bsky.social for taking the wonderful photos from our rally last week you see above!

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

And then on Thursday- Another rally! Trent Courtyard, 12:40, you know the drill. Come and listen to your comrades speak on the issues we face as a university and make a loud racket in the middle of the day.

See you there!

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

Immediately following Tuesday's rally at 1:20, we will be hosting another teach out! This time from Dr Onni Gust (@onnigust.bsky.social) will speak in the Trent Courtyard on lessons we can learn from trans activist movements.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

We will then hold a rally at the Trent building at 12:40 on Tuesday. Everyone is welcome! Come on out and make a whole bunch of noise so the administration can't ignore us.

A photo of a man in front of banner speaking and pointing his finger

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

First up is Dr Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (@drhannahrobbins.bsky.social) who will be conducting an online teach out titled "'Solidarity Forever': Musical Theatre, Workers’ Rights, and Protest" today at 2:00. A link to the event can be found in the newsletter from the end of last week.

A black and white photo of a crowd of people with their fists raised in the air. Pink rectangles are on either side of the image with the following text:
University of Nottingham
UCU Teach Out
"Solidarity Forever": Musical Theatre, Workers' Rights, and Protest
Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins
Monday 29 Oct, 14:00 (Online)

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 9d

Welcome to Week 2 of strike action! While there are no picket lines this week, there are still plenty of events taking place.

A photo of people holding picket signs and walking into Trent courtyard

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 11d

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 11d

As our strike action continues, we will continue to organise teach outs to share our knowledge with the broader community while continuing to withhold our labour from the university. We love to teach! So if you love to learn, come say hi and keep your eyes peeled for more!

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 11d

Link to join will be shared with members via email, but do reach out if you are interested in attending but not an employee at the university!

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 TEACH OUT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

On Monday (29/9) at 14:00, our fabulous member Dr Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (@drhannahrobbins.bsky.social) will be presenting an online lecture titled "'Solidarity Forever': Musical Theatre, Workers’ Rights, and Protest."

Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins

Writer – Researcher – Educator -Bookworm

hannahmarierobbins.com

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adam searle @admsrl.bsky.social · 12d

at our @uonucu.bsky.social rally this Wednesday, where Sam had a clear message for our comrades down under

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 12d

@tregenza.bsky.social is on here too!

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 12d

Still buzzing from our pickets and rally this week. Our branch is ready to fight over the long haul as we stand up to the university.

There WILL be no compulsory redundancies and we WON'T stop until that's guaranteed.

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

📸: Chris Tregenza

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A photo of a speaker at a rally in a UCU hat in front of a UoN UCU Banner

A photograph of rally attendees holding UCU signs. The one in front says No Quality Without Staff.

A black and white photograph of rally attendees holding UCU signs. The one in front says Cuts Hurt Students Too

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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 14d

Speaking up is important - snap of me at our rally today speaking about our industrial action and how our employers are squandering the future @uonucu.bsky.social

Lisa in UCU colours pinks and purples with banner behind "knowledge is power... Unity is strength"

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 14d

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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 14d

Speaking up is important - snap of me at our rally today speaking about our industrial action and how our employers are squandering the future @uonucu.bsky.social

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