From the ground…

I have refused external PhD examining in UK – and refused to do reviewing submitted papers for journals. I have cut out the circle/UCU from the ‘I’m working to contract’ poster and stuck it on the rear car window. I’ll put the poster in the front window at home. I am refusing to go to meetings whenever possible.

(email footer reads: We ask University employers to negotiate, not impose, pension changes…)

Should I attend Open Days, Graduation events etc?

Many members are asking us whether they should be attending their institutions’ open days or similar events. Our advice is that unless your contract makes it explicit that attendance at such events is part of your contractual duties, such events fall under the category of voluntary meetings and you are not therefore under any obligation to attend. If you are in doubt, you can use our guidance on how to determine whether a meeting or event is voluntary here