Industrial Action
We
recognise both EIS and UNISON unions for the purpose of collective bargaining
and negotiations regarding pay and associated terms and conditions for staff in
Grades 1-7. Staff can also choose to be members of other unions and we are
aware that a small number of staff are members of the University and College
Union (UCU).
Over
the last 6 months both UCU and UNISON have been carrying out different types of
industrial action in relation to the outcome of the 2021-22 national pay
negotiations, with the latest UNISON action taking place on 02, 03 and 04 May.
UCU have confirmed their latest industrial action will be in the form of Action Short of Strike (ASOS) which will take place between 23 May 2022 and 07 October 2022 and includes working to contract and not covering for absent colleagues. The previously indicated boycott on all marking and assessment processes has been withdrawn. Please see support documents below for more details on the full implication of ASOS and strike action.
As
outlined in previous communications we believe that a fair and affordable pay
award outcome was achieved via the negotiations so the further strike action is
disappointing, particularly due to the potential impact to our students;
however the University fully respects the right of colleagues to take
industrial action and accepts that such action is not taken lightly.
We have created this industrial action intranet page to provide
information for managers and colleagues about the 2021-22 pay round dispute.
And the below documents will support you in what actions you may need to take,
either as a line manager or as someone participating in industrial action.
The University’s Industrial Action Policy
How to record strike sction in HR Connect
Guidance for Managers
Employee FAQs
We’ll continue to update this page with the latest information during the period of strike action as necessary.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the HR team on x3344 or via humanresources@napier.ac.uk.