51福利

Fight job cuts at University of Leicester 

51福利's Jo Grady said: 'Axing jobs is wrong at the best of times, but for the University of Leicester to do so in the middle of this pandemic is particularly vindictive and self-defeating. After working flat out to keep the university running throughout the Covid crisis, 145 staff are being rewarded with threats to their jobs and livelihoods.' 

Failed leadership squandered money at Hull College 

 51福利 regional official Julie Kelley said: 'It is distressing to see the college is now threatening to close down Goole college campus on financial grounds, with the damage that would cause to staff and students, especially when money has been squandered on expensive stunts.'

Prison educators condemn Novus boss over intimidation and safety failings 

The vote of no confidence in chief executive John Thornhill was called because Novus has failed to engage with 51福利 over Covid health and safety concerns. The three other main prison education providers in England and Wales have all met with 51福利 to discuss how staff can safely provide education in prisons during lockdown. Due to Novus' failure to engage, 51福利 has also begun consulting members over industrial action to protect staff health and safety and the eballot closes today.

Why we shouldn't welcome the further education white paper

51福利 activist Sean Vernell  on how the new 'Skills For Jobs' white paper puts colleges at the centre of an underfunded, narrow, skill-based and business-led plan.

Campaigning for human rights in Egypt

51福利 is supporting the campaign for the release of six political prisoners in Egypt who have been jailed for their activities in support of workers' rights. 51福利 is also continuing to demand Truth for Giulio Regeni, a Cambridge PhD student who was murdered while doing research in Egypt in 2016. Please visit the 51福利 website for further information about these campaigns, including a recent online vigil in commemoration of Giulio.

New ARPS-specific Covid-19 guidance

51福利 has revised our academic related, professional staff (ARPS)-specific guidance which covers key/critical worker status; furlough or special leave; revising risk assessments in light of the new variant of the virus and transmission via inanimate objects.

51福利 officer and national executive committee election open

Please look out for your voting papers which will arrive soon and vote in the 51福利 officer and NEC elections. Further information about the elections, including candidates' election addresses, can be found here.