STRIKE FAQs (August 2023)

When are the strike days? Strike action will take place on Saturday 12 – Friday 18 August, inclusive. All strike days will run from midnight to midnight. Do I have to go on strike? There is no legal obligation to strike, but we are encouraging all members to take...

Hardship Fund Application Form

Please complete the combined Hardship Fund and National Strike Pay form and send to unison@leeds.ac.uk along with your June and July payslips. If you are submitting a hard copy of the forms, please hand your form in to the branch office at Room 7.50, E.C. Stoner...

Hardship Payments for Industrial Action over Pay

Members should read ALL the following sections carefully before making an application for a Hardship Payment as a result of Industrial Action. If further clarification is required please contact the Branch Secretary:  unison@leeds.ac.uk Hardship payments may be made...

APPLYING FOR STRIKE FUNDS

There are 2 funds you can apply for: National Strike Pay (NSP) – this is available to all, but you must still apply Branch Hardship Fund (HF) – you have to state you wish to apply Both funds will require you to attach 2 payslips to the form – one from any month...

UNISON Free Day Trip to Whitby!

This year’s branch free seaside day trip will be to Whitby on Saturday, 1st July. Coaches will depart at 9am from outside the Parkinson Building at the University of Leeds, returning to the Parkinson by about 6.30pm (departing Whitby at 4.30pm). Once at the seaside,...