樱花动漫

In her latest update for members, 樱花动漫 general secretary Sally Hunt reported that the talks at the conciliation service Acas continue and '樱花动漫's commitment to a negotiated solution remains undimmed.'

But she also explained that 樱花动漫 has to be mindful of the timescales in USS itself and the restrictions placed upon 樱花动漫 by the Trade Union Act. She said, 'As things stand there is no agreement at Acas. Because of this our negotiators today sought and received the further support of HEC for a series of 14 days of further strikes if no acceptable agreement can be reached.'

'These strikes, if they are needed, would be staged in such a way as to maximise disruption to the forthcoming exams and assessment period in USS institutions between April and June. HEC also agreed to sanction, if necessary, further strikes immediately after Easter in institutions where scheduled teaching continues. Strike pay will be available for any action undertaken.'

She said the union will now prepare a strike timetable, fresh advice for members - including for those on visas - and a menu of other actions that members can take to support the action.

She concluded by thanking members for their steadfast support, 'I want to stress that I consider all this a necessary precaution against the failure of talks to deliver an acceptable settlement. The union would prefer dialogue and I have given my personal commitment to Acas that 樱花动漫 is serious about reaching an agreement. I give that same commitment to you as a 樱花动漫 member.

'If talks fail, we must be prepared to carry out the action in defence of our pensions.

'I know the sacrifices you had already made so I ask for no more than we need in order to keep the pressure on. A month ago we faced a fait accompli but now we are negotiating. It is your support which has enabled this.'

The talks at ACAS continue tomorrow and members will be updated when there is further news.

For the avoidance of doubt, next week's strikes stay on.