Union and employers clash over impact of UK marking boycott

It appears that universities that have continuous assessment have been able to finalise marks and are planning for graduation ceremonies. 'Older universities' with assessment at the end of the academic year are impacted more. Students reading social sciences and languages appear more adversely affected than STEM students for example. The UCU are able to leverage more impact in universities with predominantly end of academic year assessment - this seems to be one aspect of the MAB

With respect to 'truth twisting' the aggregate sector level financial health of the sector is the main focus of the UCU, but it has been confused by what reserves actually mean. The distribution of financial performance is recognised by the UCU but there is no mechanism to cross-subsidise between universities. It's as if the UCU want to negotiate with a state funded model of HE. It's a total mess. Many universities are able and want to raise wages and salaries but there are many who cannot without cutting staff numbers.

What is the evidence that UCEA are ready to come back to negotiations?