Timeline: the events leading up to the crisis
February 2002:
Students occupy Heslington Hall in protest against management plans to cut 24-hour portering. Management back down as a result of the occupation.
August 2006:
Management give 90 days notice of a contract change eliminating shift premiums and overtime. A number of porters refuse to work under the new conditions.
August 2006 - January 2007:
Ten porters […]



