Motion for co-ordinated strike action on 15 March 2023

Goldsmiths ucu log

Motion passed at GUCU branch meeting, Weds 15 Feb 2023

This branch notes:

  • The co-ordination of nationwide strike action by a number of trade unions on Wednesday 1 February, with scores of joint strike rallies and demonstrations.
  • The National Education Union’s plan to have a 2-day national strike on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March and a national demonstration on 15 March to coincide with the Budget.

This branch believes:

  • Coordination of strike action over pay and living standards, across a range of trade unions, is an essential response to this government’s attacks on working people and their unions.
  • Budget day (Wednesday 15 March) is an exceptional opportunity for coordinated strike action and a massive, very timely, national demonstration targeting the government.

This branch calls on the Higher Education Committee of UCU to:

  • Call nationwide strike action for Wednesday 15 March.
  • Encourage members to participate in the national demonstration on Wednesday 15 March and mobilise for it.