Email sent to members on Monday 23rd February 2026. Very minor edit made.
Dear UCU members,
After our overwhelming result in the indicative ballot, when more than 73 per cent of you voted with large majorities in favour of strike action and action short of strike, the national UCU granted us the right to move towards a formal ballot. I herewith confirm that we informed management last Friday that the ballot will open on Monday, 2 March. Please make every effort to participate in the ballot and talk to your colleagues to ensure that they do so too. A strong ballot will put significant pressure on management and provide us with the necessary tools to defend our jobs and working conditions.
For the duration of the ballot and potential subsequent industrial action, we have established a campaign group, which is open to all members. If you want to participate, please contact me from non-workplace email accounts at [email removed for privacy].
In solidarity,
Andreas (on behalf of the UCU committee)