Following an exercise in 2023, all academic staff have been assigned to the EPC (education) or REC (research) pathway.
The University states “it is a fundamental principle of the framework that academics on these pathways have equal status, including fair opportunity for career enhancement.”
The UCU branch are now concerned there is inequality between the pathways. For example, we have seen a rise in maximum teaching time for some of those on the EPC pathway above the nationally agreed 18 hours a week.
Please complete the short survey to inform our understanding of staff experiences with the pathways and accurately represent those experiences in negotiation with senior management. We are asking equality information as there may be equality implications for the pathway staff members have been put on.
To get involved email the branch at ucu@mmu.ac.uk or ask your faculty convenor for leaflets to give to your co-workers.
