On 6th October 2017 UCU eServices membership facility was replaced by a new membership portal ‘My UCU‘ UCU Head Office advises that ‘My UCU’ allows members to update their membership record and provides answers to common membership questions. Unfortunately if you previously used UCU eServices you will not be able to access…
The Northern Region still uses the 2013 Regional Committee Standing Orders. UCU rules state regions must adopt the model Standing Orders approved at congress 2015, with any local variations being subject to agreement by the NEC. The region has prepared a consultation paper which provides suggested local variations. Branches are encouraged to read the…
UCU members, reps, Regional Office staff, and the UCU General Secretary Sally Hunt, marched with the UCU Northern Region banner at the 132nd Durham Miners’ Gala on Saturday 9th July 2016. Speakers included: Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party Frances O’Grady, TUC General Secretary Dennis Skinner, MP Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary Dave Prentis,…
Staff have been told the review will focus on how the institution organises its admin and professional/technical support and it is anticipated there will be around 130 job losses. These are likely to be across senior management, professional and technical support and administrative functions. All staff in both Sunderland and London (and not identified…
UCU Congress 2016 was held from Wednesday 1 June to Friday 3 June 2016 at the ACC Liverpool. See the photographs taken by congress delegates from the Northern region:
UCU Durham University branch picket line on Wednesday 25th May UCU University of Cumbria branch Carlisle picket line UCU Northumbria University picket lines UCU Sunderland University branch picket line UCU Newcastle University branch UCU Teesside University branch Regional strike rally in Newcastle on 26th May ucunorthern.org.uk/event/he-strike-rally-may-2016/
Watch UCU Regional Official Iain Owens in a series of short videos to explain the action: These videos were circulated via social media, but are now also available for you to view via youtube “Why are UCU members striking?” : https://youtu.be/JO8GXAMaFMc “What does UCU hope the response to the strike action will be?” : https://youtu.be/q29TB0C8nFU “What level of…
