UCU and NCG (formerly the Newcastle College Group) have signed an important partnership agreement which heralds the start of a stronger working relationship between the two organisations. The new partnership will see UCU and NCG work together to negotiate, consult and discuss on all matters relating to terms and conditions of employment and related staffing…
“I’m in the union because…” recruitment campaign allows your branch to engage with members while raising awareness of UCU to non-members. Full information on the campaign, including customised ‘posters’ for every branch in the Northern Region, plus generic versions for use by branches nationwide are available here Below are the photographs which have been tweeted using #JoinUCU and #UCUNorth …
Guidance These model standing orders for the Northern Regional Committee of the UCU were approved at UCU Congress in May 2015. Our Regional Committee is asked to adopt these standing orders during the meeting on Saturday 17th October 2015, after which they will come into effect. If our regional committee wishes to adopt these model standing orders with…
The 2015-2016 calendar was issued on Monday 20th July. The calendar includes all deadlines for submission of papers prior to meetings. Interested in being a UCU Regional Committee delegate or alternate? A Regional Committee FAQ document is available here and a flowchart explaining eligibility to attend regional committee meetings is available here Regional Calendar 2015 –…
UCU branches have been informed that UCU President Liz Lawrence is available to speak at branch meetings and Regional Committees
The Northern Region of UCU notes the recent 24% adult funding cut and the devastating impact this will have on both colleges and adults who wish to re-enter education to further their careers. It calls upon the government to invest in Further Education, not cut, at a time when an ever-changing jobs market requires colleges…
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