Oxford UCU fails to reach turnout threshold to call for strike action
This means that no strike action will be able to take place, preventing a repeat of last year’s University-wide lecturer strike.
Oxford UCU fails to reach voter turnout threshold to call for strike action
Trade union laws mandating 50% voter turnout have frustrated the UCU's move to strike action, despite a majority of balloted members voting to strike
“Boredom is counter-revolutionary”
The only comparable manifestations of the desire for social change in political change have been deeply reactionary, with the rise of right-wing, populist leaders, like Trump and Le Pen.
There is still power in a union – but it erodes with our apathy
In a society increasingly driven towards division, the UCU pensions dispute highlights the challenges facing worker solidarity
Oxford strike dates cancelled as crucial ballot draws to a close
Union members are currently voting on whether to accept the proposed deal, which if accepted could lead to an end to longstanding industrial action
New strike dates announced as UCU members consider deal
Union members will vote next week on whether to accept the proposal from Universities UK
Vice chancellor calls for calm as new pensions deal proposed
Under the proposed agreement, the current defined benefit pension scheme will remain until at least April 2019
Six colleges pushed for controversial pension reform
Leaked documents suggest that several colleges shared the University’s position on risk in the scheme
Finalist degrees jeopardised by external examiner resignations
Examiners have been called to resign in solidarity with the UCU strike, potentially disrupting the setting and marking of papers
Strikes to continue after academics reject new pension deal
A provisional agreement was made yesterday between the head negotiators of either side, but has now been rejected after pressure from UCU members
Pension dispute resolution in sight
An agreement has now been provisionally made, with strike action expected to end on Wednesday
UCU Strike: Pensions vote blocked at University governing body
The required threshold of 20 members stood to suspend the debate, leading to protests outside the Sheldonian
Dons set for showdown with vice chancellor over pensions dispute
Congregation, the university’s governing body, will meet in an attempt by around 150 dons to reverse Oxford’s position on the USS pension scheme
Academics slam VC over strike intervention
Her lack of support had prompted the creation of the #JeezLouise hashtag
