UCU: ARPS members deserve career progression

Motion

Motion text: Notes:
1. UCU’s ARPS Manifesto demands the establishment of a career framework,
promotional pathways and reward structure as envisaged by the 2003
Framework Agreement.
2. ARPS members indicate career progression is a crucial issue and promotional
pathways are not available.
Believes:
a. ARPS staff play a central role in HE and UCU
b. ARPS members deserve career progression pathways reflecting skills and
expertise.
c. Promoted ARPS members don’t always move unions to the appropriate one
for their grade
Resolves to:
i. Remind national negotiators of the central role of ARPS members.
ii. Pursue meaningful career progression pathways for ARPS staff as part of
JNCHES negotiations.
iii. Develop guidance and training for branches to pursue pay, progression and
promotion parity
iv. Develop guidelines for ARPS staff to help them join an appropriate union.
v. Promote the work above and ARPS member engagement via the email
network, open meetings and annual meetings.

Proposing body: Academic related, professional services staff committee (ARPS)