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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…
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Tyne Coast College UCU to take Strike Action on Tuesday 3 October 2023 Picket Line details: Tuesday 3 October…
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Kathy Taylor, UCU National President and long standing UCU representative from the Northern Region, addresses Congress
Kathy Taylor, who has worked at Northumberland College and (more recently) at Newcastle College, addressed UCU Congress this afternoon. Kathy spoke of the importance of education and the increasing costs facing young people who wish to continue their studies after reaching the age of sixteen. Details of Kathy’s speech can be found here http://www.ucu.org.uk/6645 Kathy…
Delegates from the Northern Region involved at UCU Congress in Brighton
UCU representatives from right across the northern region are in Brighton discussing the union’s priorities and policies for the next period. Full details of all the motions and the debate can be found at http://www.ucu.org.uk/congress2013 An article by General Secretary, Sally Hunt, prior to the debates can be found herehttp://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/comment/opinion/sally-hunt-time-to-get-our-act-together/2004212.article The TES/FE Focus report…
UCU Northern Region on the October 20th TUC March
UCU members, representatives and staff from the Northern Region travelled down to London for the TUC march “A Future That Works” on Saturday 20th October 2012. Marchers included UCU members from: Carlisle College; Newcastle College; Tyne Met College; Gateshead College; Newcastle University; Northumbria University; Sunderland University; Durham University; Sunderland College; Teesside University; Middlesbrough College. More on…
UCU members at Gateshead College take strike action again
Gateshead College UCU members were given a boost in their fight against unfair workloads as National President, Kathy Taylor, came to visit their picket lines when they took further strike action on Wednesday 10th October 2012. Kathy Taylor said: Strike action is a last resort for our members. Unfortunately, it seems that the College just…