EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT

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Syd Shelton

Exhibition continues until 3 September 2016

However you voted last week, today the values of tolerance and optimism are more important than ever. Be inspired by Syd Shelton’s exhibition, charting the groundbreaking movement formed by musicians and political activists to fight racism through music.

Read more about the exhibition in interviews with Syd Shelton on BBC Arts and Creative Review, or hear more about Rock Against Racism every Saturday on BCB 106.6 fm, with a series of special programmes about the movement every week at 4pm. Click here to read more

FLASHBACK

Call for Rock Against Racism memories

Do you remember Rock Against Racism?

We are calling out for contributions to FLASHBACK, a collection of people’s stories, memories, photographs and memorabilia of the Rock Against Racism movement. We’ve already had some fantastic memorabilia submitted for our digital scrapbook and fast-expanding display in the gallery. Have you shared your memories yet?

Click here to read more and contribute your memories

STRIKE ACTION BY UCU MEMBERS 25 AND 26 MAY 2016

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Defend HE Teach-In (free lunch provided) 12pm -1 in the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG. More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/275322069482033/

SHU PG Open Day leafleting 3.45 – 5 in Hallam Square (the amphitheatre outside Owen)

Thursday

Lobbying of the Vice Chancellor’s installation service 1.30 outside the Cathedral. More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1736515149899981/

 

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IS THE UNIVERSITY LETTING DOWN ITS STAFF?

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A personal view from SRD shop steward Phil Henshaw

The University makes it clear it wants to be a supportive employer and to provide staff with support, guidance and online resources to make sure their physical, mental and social wellbeing needs are met throughout their career at the university.

Most staff will not experience problems where they need the support of the employer, but recent cases taken up by UNISON suggest that when they do they can feel isolated and unsupported, almost as though they have to battle with the institution whilst they try to address their issues.

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RETIRED MEMBERS CONFERENCE

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UNISON Retired Members’ Conference 2016 will be held at the Southport Convention Centre from 12.00 noon on Tuesday 4 October to 4pm Wednesday 5 October 2016.

To be able to attend this conference as a delegate you must be a current retired member of UNISON.

If you are interested in attending this conference please email unisonadministrator@shu.ac.uk for further details.