ALT “What is of essential importance is the impact that being autistic has on a person at any given time. This can range from horrifically negative right through to sublimely positive, and sometimes both can be found in the same individual. So, if this dramatic difference can be seen at different times in the same person, what 'grade' is that person? Clearly, this is where the whole notion of 'autism severity' crumbles.” Dr Luke Beardon.

ALT Participating HEIs are expected to: Issue, in advance of industrial action commencing, a clear statement to staffconfirming that the institution does not accept partial performance, and that paywill be withheld from staff participating in any form of industrial action.

ALT By confirming they are part of the collective negotiations, participating members are expected to adhere to a shared approach to communications including the issuing of key messages to staff and students. ... An important commitment for the participating employers is not to relay or issue communications to staff and other stakeholders that are at variance with the collective position and key messages.

ALT it is important that the withholding of pay is dealt with by allparticipating employers within a common framework of action. ... The approach on withholding pay and the associated framework of action to be advised will be developed by UCEA, following consideration of the nature of the action, its timing and impact, and of the employee relations climate