First published: 15 March 2020 at 16:30
Last updated: 19 March at 16:55

Dear Strathclyde UCU Colleagues

Please contact your union branch if you are concerned about your rights as a university employee during this unfolding crisis.

The Strathclyde UCU (SUCU) Committee sent a letter to university management on 16th March, which was also emailed to all SUCU members. On 18th March, SUCU emailed an update to all members. On 19th March, SUCU published an update for all members.

A brief list of links to information and resources are compiled below, sorted by topic:

Employment

• The University of Strathclyde’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) page, with regular updates: https://www.strath.ac.uk/coronavirus/
• UCU’s Guidance for members on coronavirus and their rights at work: https://www.ucu.org.uk/Coronavirus
• UCU’s brief Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance document: https://www.ucu.org.uk/media/10738/Coronavirus-advice/pdf/UCU_coronavirus_advice.pdf
• Trade Union Congress COVID-19 Coronavirus – Guidance for unions: https://www.tuc.org.uk/resource/covid-19-coronavirus-guidance-unions
• Strathclyde Students’ Union Coronavirus Update: https://www.strathunion.com/news/article/elections/Coronavirus-Union-Update/
• Home Office Coronavirus (COVID-19): immigration guidance (relevant to international staff and students on visas): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-immigration-guidance-if-youre-unable-to-return-to-china-from-the-uk#licensed-tier-2-tier-4-or-tier-5-sponsors-absences-due-to-coronavirus

Healthcare

• NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Covid-19 (Coronavirus) guidance: https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/infection-prevention-and-control/covid-19-coronavirus/#
• Doctors of the World Coronavirus (Covid 19) advice for patients in 20 languages: https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/news/coronavirus-information/
• World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
• Mind.org Coronavirus and your wellbeing: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

Community Support

• Glasgow Mutual Aid Group on Facebook (community organised, not Strathclyde specific): https://www.facebook.com/groups/247622986269652/
• Links to community organised mutual aid groups across the UK (listed by location): https://freedomnews.org.uk/covid-19-uk-mutual-aid-groups-a-list/

Resources for Isolation

• Glasgow Life/Glasgow Libraries Online Resources (eBooks, eMagazines, audiobooks, music, and more): https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries/online-library
• Google Arts and Culture (free virtual city and museum tours): https://artsandculture.google.com/
• 12 free virtual museum tours: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online
• Scholastic free online lessons for children (US site): https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Disclaimer: The inclusion of links to external websites does not constitute endorsement. The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the views of the collective membership of the Strathclyde UCU branch, UCU, or the University of Strathclyde.