Would your branch be interested in taking part in a quick and easy recruitment campaign? “I’m in the union because…” photo campaign on social media highlights the diverse reasons for joining and the diversity of our membership. The campaign is designed as an interactive tool. Members write their reason for joining UCU on a speech bubble poster. Photographs…
Ashley Tiffen, UCU Branch Chair at University of Cumbria reports: UCU Northern Region were flying the banner at the Carlisle Trades Councils ‘HeartUnions’ event in Carlisle City Centre on Saturday 13th February. Together with brothers and sisters from RMT, Unison and Unite, we celebrated the work of the unions and vowed to continue the fight…
UCU and Unison held a joint recruitment stall at Teesside University on 11th February as part of the TUC’s #heartunions campaign week. 8th-14th February 2016 is #heartunions week. A week of of action to celebrate the great work done by union reps and members in our workplaces and in society. We are proud of our…
Thank you to everyone who attended the #heartunions events in Newcastle on 11th February. After leafleting and photo opportunities at Newcastle Monument, there was an outdoor rally organised by UCU Newcastle University branch. Speakers included TUC Regional Secretary Beth Farhat, Jude Kirton-Darling MEP, and UCU branch reps Joan Harvey and Geoff Abbott.
‘Rate for the job’ is UCU’s new online tool to enable you to find out more about your pay. We have done this because after six years of low pay settlements we think it is time for a debate about what constitutes fair pay for staff in our colleges and universities. Visit https://www.ucu.org.uk/rateforthejob Create…
FE BRANCH OFFICERS UPDATE #28 Issued on Thursday 4th February 2016 Topics: UCU & UNISON Joint Strike : Wednesday 24th February Contact: Andrew Harden, Head of Further Education UCU & UNISON Joint Strike 24 February UCU and UNISON Further Education branches in England will take joint strike action over pay for the first time in…
1 Nominations received The calling notice for nominations was issued on 23rd December. A reminder was issued on 22nd January. The nomination period was 23rd December – 5pm on 29th January. Extra nomination time was provided due to university holidays. 2 Uncontested election No ballot was required as the amount of nominations did not exceed the…
The Northumbria University branch welcomed the UCU President on Wednesday 20th January. Thanks to the branch for providing Liz’s Defending Trade Union Freedom and photograph.
Message from the Friends of Durham Miners Gala At a time when the government is attacking our fundamental human right to strike, the Durham Gala is vital to keeping the spirit of solidarity alive. The Durham Gala has always been a powerful symbol of trade union and community values of equality, democracy and working people…
Part of the regional operational plan is to increase participation by maximising involvement and understanding of reps and members. To assist with this we are increasing awareness, and encouraging contributions to, the regional website and twitter. ucunorthern.org.uk @UCUNorthern Following branch feedback, the Regional Office produced ‘business cards’ to be used as a recruitment tool,…
