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Neil Sharp (1947-2024) - "May his legacy continue to inspire us all"
Neil Sharp was a well-respected representative of NATFHE, one of the predecessor unions of UCU. He not only stood up…
Read more →Tyne Coast College UCU to take Strike Action on Tuesday 3 October 2023
Tyne Coast College UCU to take Strike Action on Tuesday 3 October 2023 Picket Line details: Tuesday 3 October…
Read more →Letter to Tyne Coast College re deductions to pay for taking strike action in June 2023
Read more →Staff at QA - responses from Dr Lindsey Whiterod
Read more →Tyne Coast College UCU to take strike action on Monday 5th and Wednesday 7th June 2023 over pay
Furness College take strike action after an offer of 1% on pay
Wednesday 18 May 2022 – Furness College take strike action after an offer of 1% on pay Speaking about the dispute and the strike action, Amanda Rotherham, UCU Branch Secretary at Furness College, says: “The support that we had on the picket line was great – and the sun came out for…
Ballot of UCU members at Northumbria University
An industrial action ballot of UCU members at Northumbria University opens today, 24th February. A meeting of almost 200 Northumbria UCU members on 26th January made it clear that many members were deeply concerned about the university’s intention to unilaterally impose changes to academic roles, terms and conditions. These concerns relate to the…
Séamus Moran 1972 – 2021
For the last few years, Séamus Moran has been the figurehead of the University and College Union at Tyne Coast College. Based in South Tyneside in the Marine School, he was keen to show that the union represented members both sides of the water, getting across to North Tyneside to make sure members were…
Support for UCU members taking action at Durham University
Durham University UCU Branch are taking strike action next week. Those who wish to visit picket lines, send messages of support, and donate to their strike fund can find details of how to do all of these things below:
Tyne Coast College UCU branch pay claim
Tyne Coast College UCU Branch have submitted a claim to the College which covers both pay for staff, as well as a number of working conditions. Read more…