UCU
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University and College Union, UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers & academic-related staff in further and higher education.
Is AI helping or harming your work? From classroom tools to performance monitoring, over 1,700 UCU members shared how AI is creeping into every corner of post-16 education. Read the full report on how AI is already impacting members’ working lives: tr.ee/rldkpe
The UK government is blocking Palestinian students in Gaza from taking up UK scholarships. Some have been killed while waiting, reports @guardian. We’ve written to the Home Secretary demanding action. theguardian.com/education/2025…
Want to hear from UCU’s negotiators before you vote? Join the online member briefing: 🗓️ THIS Friday 14:00-15:30 📝 Register by Friday 11am: Ask questions. Get the facts. VOTE. ucu.org.uk/HEconsultation…
📢 UCU HE members: The consultative ballot on UCEA's final offer is now OPEN: This is your chance to have your say on pay and conditions for 2025/26. HEC recommends: ❌ Reject the final offer ✅ Vote YES to industrial action Ballot Closes Friday August 15th. Vote NOW…
Bradford University staff are striking to stop £16m in cuts. ❌ 460 jobs at risk 📚 Courses slashed Today marks the 3rd day of striking this week with more in August. ✊Show your support to @bradforducu .
📢 UCU HE members: The consultative ballot on UCEA's final offer is now OPEN: This is your chance to have your say on pay and conditions for 2025/26. HEC recommends: ❌ Reject the final offer ✅ Vote YES to industrial action Ballot Closes Friday August 15th. Vote NOW…
📢Yesterday's @guardian full-page ad signed by UCU and 50+ orgs demanding a bold, fair and legal climate plan. Govt has 100 days to act or risk breaking climate law again. We need warm homes, clean air, green jobs and a liveable future. Tell the PM: tr.ee/O9BL0d
The @TheBMA @ASLEFunion @BFAWUOfficial @fbunational and @ucu are absolutely right to get behind John Hendy’s amendment in the HoL to strengthen rights in the workplace 👇
John Hendy's amendment to the Employment Rights Bill to legalise solidarity action returns to the Lords on Wednesday. Five unions have issued this statement in support of it (it was also backed by PCS). The whole labour movt must support this demand. See freeourunions.org/2025/07/19/joh…
While remaining complicit in Israel’s genocide, the UK government is now shamefully blocking young Palestinians in Gaza from taking up places at British universities this September. We have written to the Home Secretary demanding these students be welcomed. 🔽
Show your support to all those striking today ✊
Joint Unison & UCU rally: Saying No to job cuts. Excellent talks from all 3 TUs, on the devastating loss of livelihoods that would diminish UoN. Green Party, Lab Councillor, Broxtowe Independent Alliance & Notts TUC showed solidarity & spoke on effects on local the community.
This weekend we were proud to join fellow trade unionists at #Tolpuddle2025. A powerful reminder of our history and why we fight on. ✊
“We will not be silenced. We will always stand with the Palestinians. We will not rest until Palestine is free.” Our GS @DrJoGrady calling for justice, accountability and freedom for Palestine at today’s rally. #CeasefireNow #FreePalestine #UCU
The rain didn’t stop us. UCU joined tens of thousands in London today, marching in solidarity with Palestine and calling for an immediate ceasefire. The message is clear: end the occupation. Free Palestine. #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #UCU
Why are venture capitalists being allowed to profit from prison education? The govt urgently needs to confirm these profiteers will not be allowed to line their pockets by slashing our members’ pensions. Thank you @BrianLeishmanMP for raising this in parliament.
📢 Palestine Fringe @TolpuddleFest 🗓 Saturday 19 July, 3:30-4:30pm 📍Main Fringe Tent End the genocide. Stop arming Israel. Trade union leaders and activists will be speaking out. #Tolpuddle2025 #FreePalestine
“Our members have seen pay fall by 25-30% over the last 15 years.” @DrJoGrady this week on @SkyPoliticsHub. Drastic change is needed from the @UKLabour government to make a more equal society.
"A huge vote of confidence in the high-quality teaching and support our members provide." @DrJoGrady in @thetimes on record number of British 18 year olds applying to uni Students believe in our sector. It’s time vice chancellors and ministers did too. thetimes.com/uk/education/a…
