Whilst we the undersigned acknowledge the contribution of Mr Bean, Vice Chancellor at the Open University, towards the current success of the University in mitigating the effects of the changes in the University funding policy, recognition is also due to the contributions and dedication shown by the Academic and Support Staff of the Open University.

We call upon Mr Bean, Vice Chancellor, at The Open University, together with the Council and Senate of the Open University to recognise that without the hard work of the Academic and Support Staff of the Open University, none of these mitigations would have been achievable.

We therefore petition Mr Bean, Vice Chancellor, at The Open University together with the Council and Senate of The Open University to acknowledge the contributions made by all its staff across the board by sanctioning an above inflation pay rise.

The University is in a far stronger financial position now, since the changes to the funding policy were put in place, which has been indicated by the 11% pay rise, awarded to Mr Bean, Vice-Chancellor, at The Open University, as reported by the Daily Telegraph.

Therefore, UNISON are asking the Open University to acknowledge the contributions made by all its staff in a fair and equal way by agreeing to an above inflation pay rise for all its members of staff.