National claim 2012-13
The results of the ballot announced in October 2012 indicated that although UCU members are clearly frustrated at another pay cut on offer by the employers, on this occasion they were not prepared to take strike action. They did, however, vote for action short of a strike (ASOS).
National negotiators and union’s officers met and gave careful consideration to the results and have decided not to call action on this occasion.
The national negotiators and officers considered the fact that some employers may respond very strongly to ASOS in the form of threatening punitive deductions from members' pay. They could threaten up to 100% deductions.
The recent ASOS over USS was possible as it included plans for an escalation route to strike action to counter any aggressive move by an employer. Members have at this time voted not to take strike action. The risk associated with standalone ASOS is considered too high on this occasion.
HEC will meet again in November and discuss next steps.
