Universities ‘threatening to dock pay’ over boycott

By Chris Parr. Lecturers who take part in a proposed marking boycott later this month could have 100 per cent of their pay docked, universities have warned. The University and College Union boycott is due to start on 28 April and is part of an on-going dispute over pay, although talks between universities and unions, which could avert such action, are scheduled to take place on 15 April. Ahead of these talks, a number of universities have issued warnings to staff that if they participate in the marking boycott they could see 100 per cent of their pay docked, and that any services provided during the action would be considered voluntary and not paid. More...