@ucu

University and College Union, UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers & academic-related staff in further and higher education.

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More than 30,000 university jobs lost. FE lecturers paid up to £9,000 less than school teachers. Ahead of the Budget, where is the government’s plan for post-16 education? We need fair pay, secure jobs and sustainable funding.
Where’s the plan for post 16 education ?

ALT Where’s the plan for post 16 education ?

More than 30,000 Jon losses

ALT More than 30,000 Jon losses

Pay gap in FE is between 7,000 and 9,000

ALT Pay gap in FE is between 7,000 and 9,000

Education drives economic prosperity and benefits all of society

ALT Education drives economic prosperity and benefits all of society

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Further and higher education are in crisis. The government can no longer afford to look away. This Budget must deliver fair pay, sustainable funding and a future for post-16 education. Education is a public good. It’s time to treat it like one.
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What does it mean to be working-class in higher education? Join our webinar exploring the experiences of working-class staff, collective power and equal opportunities. Friday 4 December | 12–1pm Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
What does it mean to be working-class in higher education? Join our webinar exploring the experiences of working-class staff, collective power and equal opportunities. Friday 4 December | 12–1pm Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2HUPgThJRh2XDFR-mT7J5A

ALT What does it mean to be working-class in higher education? Join our webinar exploring the experiences of working-class staff, collective power and equal opportunities. Friday 4 December | 12–1pm Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2HUPgThJRh2XDFR-mT7J5A

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“Can we really call our system fair when people who came here under one set of rules now face a retrospective change?” @Abtisam_Mohamed MP raises concerns in Parliament about the impact of proposed settlement rule changes on academics and other international workers.
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Education is a public good, not a commodity. As Andy Burnham calls for greater public control of essential services, UCU general secretary Jo Grady asks: where is that ambition for post-16 education? Universities and colleges need proper funding. ucu.org.uk/article/14691/UCU…

UCU calls on Burnham to extend public control agenda to post-16 education

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There are no shortcuts to building a stronger union. As UCU vice president Mark Pendleton explains, real change takes sustained organising, both locally and across the UK. In episode 2 of No Shortcuts, we discuss how we build the collective strength needed to fight back and win
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Nov 20th is fast approaching. Get yourself ready to come together and fight for education.
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Up and down the UK our members are angry and they are mobilising. It is vital every University sees protests, rallies and events for our National Day of Action on November 20th.
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Whether you’re on strike, balloting or facing the threat of cuts, another UCU branch is facing similar challenges. Through Education. It’s ours. we’re connecting branches across the UK to share experiences, learn from each other and build solidarity. Get involved.
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Bell is getting extreme levels of abuse this morning, simply for raising concern about this event, and flagging that no lessons have been learned about the treatment of Professor Jason Arday. Solidarity to Bell, solidarity to Jason’s family, and solidarity to every Black academic and student forced to endure this culture of racism - both online and in our institutions.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
@BellRibeiroAddyOct 23
Barely two months ago, we lost Professor Jason Arday. Thousands grieved. Institutions across higher education spoke about inclusion and belonging. Now Nathan Cofnas is being given a room at Oriel College, Oxford, to ask whether DEI is undermining higher education. 🧵
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Solidarity with Palestine means taking action in our workplaces. Join @PSCupdates on Saturday 14 November in London for Workers Organising for Palestine, a trade union conference focused on building effective boycott and divestment campaigns. Register: palestinecampaign.org/events…
Solidarity with Palestine means taking action in our workplaces. Join @PSCupdates on Saturday 14 November in London for Workers Organising for Palestine, a trade union conference focused on building effective boycott and divestment campaigns. Register: https://palestinecampaign.org/events/workers-organising-for-palestine/

ALT Solidarity with Palestine means taking action in our workplaces. Join @PSCupdates on Saturday 14 November in London for Workers Organising for Palestine, a trade union conference focused on building effective boycott and divestment campaigns. Register: https://palestinecampaign.org/events/workers-organising-for-palestine/

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“Higher education in this country is at risk on a scale we have never experienced before.” Thank you to John McDonnell MP for backing our campaign and calling for the investment our universities desperately need. On 20 November, we come together to demand change. Education. It’s ours.
John McDonnell
@johnmcdonnellMPOct 22
Higher education in this country is at risk on a scale we have never experienced before. The future of our young people is being put at risk and the potential of our economy is being jeopardised. It’s time to speak up and demand the investment needed in this jewel in the crown of our society. @ucu
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On 20 November, UCU members, students and supporters will come together to defend the future of higher education. Across the UK, jobs are being cut, courses are closing and our universities are under threat. It’s time to stand together and demand change. Join us on 20 November. Education. It’s ours.
UCUYorksHumber@UCUYorksHumberOct 23
Only 28 days to go. Is your branch ready?
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How do we turn the tide on the crisis facing higher education? The second episode of UCU’s No Shortcuts podcast explores the fight to defend jobs and courses, the power of collective action, and how we build a united movement for the future of higher education. Watch now: youtu.be/OeGb94pWRKw?si=8YTa…

No Shortcuts - A UCU Podcast | Episode 2

No Shortcuts - A UCU Podcast | Episode 2 Once a month we will be ...

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Education. It's ours.
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“Like many of you, I spent most of this summer at risk of redundancy.” UCU vice president Mark Pendleton explains why members’ experiences are vital to changing the narrative around higher education. Share your story: educationisours.org.uk
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91% of UCU members who voted at INTO Manchester backed entering a formal dispute over pay and workloads. Despite making almost £9m in profit last year, management has frozen pay and cut almost half of teaching posts in two years. UCU and @unisontheunion members are demanding fair pay and manageable workloads. ucu.org.uk/article/14688/UCU…

UCU and Unison members at INTO Manchester declare dispute in pay and workload row

Staff at INTO Manchester have declared a formal industrial dispute in a row over pay and workload, the University and College Union (UCU) announced today

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On Friday 20 November, UCU members at universities across the UK will come together for a national day of action. With jobs, courses and the future of higher education under threat, we’re coming together to fight back. Campaign packs will be arriving in early November to help you get ready!
On Friday 20 November, UCU members at universities across the UK will come together for a national day of action. With jobs, courses and the future of higher education under threat, we’re coming together to fight back. Get involved. Join a protest, rally or event at your university. Campaign packs will be arriving in early November to help you get ready. Find out more: educationitsours.org.uk #EducationItsOurs

ALT On Friday 20 November, UCU members at universities across the UK will come together for a national day of action. With jobs, courses and the future of higher education under threat, we’re coming together to fight back. Get involved. Join a protest, rally or event at your university. Campaign packs will be arriving in early November to help you get ready. Find out more: educationitsours.org.uk #EducationItsOurs

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