UCU: Workloads are not working in FE campaign

Motion

Motion text: Conference notes:
1. that workload intensification and excessive working hours continues to be a significant issue for members
2. the success of the recent workload reps training and briefing.
Conference believes:
a. that UCU needs to further develop effective workplace organisation to reduce workload intensification and the associated detrimental impact this has for members.
b. Conference recognises that a joined-up approach – incorporating health and safety, campaigning, and organising elements – builds leverage with the employers and supports effective local and national workload collective bargaining.
Conference resolves:
i. to support, prioritise and resource the Workloads Are Not Working in FE campaign
ii. to develop model claims and new materials
iii. to train more workload reps
iv. to organise a FE workload conference
v. o develop and launch a nationally coordinated workload campaign.