UCU faces member backlash over compulsory ‘fighting fund’ levy

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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by Anthony38 on June 29, 2020 - 3:20pm

duh - it's a levy using members' direct debits. If you disagree with the levy, tell the bank to give you a refund...

UCU faces member backlash over compulsory ‘fighting fund’ levy

Money to be taken automatically from members’ bank accounts to support UK union’s strike fund

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UCU faces member backlash over compulsory ‘fighting fund’ levy

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