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In 2017, UCL UCU Branch Secretary Tony Brown was subject to a disciplinary sanction by UCL for setting up an email list on behalf of union reps in ISD, in his capacity as a union rep.

Despite local representations and a letter from Sally Hunt, UCL refused to withdraw the sanction, and we took the matter to the London Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal unanimously determined that聽UCL had breached laws on victimisation of trade unionists, read in conjunction with聽Human Rights聽laws on freedom of association 鈥� i.e., 皇家华人as violating Tony Brown鈥檚 rights. The tribunal found that 鈥渢he main purpose of disciplining [Mr Brown] was to penalise him for taking part in trade union activities鈥�.聽

聽You can聽, which is highly critical of UCL鈥檚 unlawful behaviour.

聽In spite of the tribunal鈥檚 harsh and pretty definitive criticisms, UCL has decided to appeal this Employment Tribunal decision. In our view, this Appeal has no legal merit, will be expensive, and has the effect of delaying a fair and reasonable negotiated outcome.聽It places continued stress and anxiety on Tony Brown 鈥� the person whose rights were violated.

聽UCL鈥檚 anti-trade union action also affects the ability of staff to discuss issues of common concern in the new UCL 鈥淗ub鈥�, where ISD is co-located, at 1 St Martins Le Grand.

聽We are calling on all UCU members and supporters of trade union rights and of freedom of association to聽, requesting UCL to drop this senseless appeal process and respect trade union rights.

The right of union reps against victimisation for legitimate union activities is not just a matter for union members but for all staff at 皇家华人.