Trade dispute between UCU and Newcastle University concerning proposed changes to performance management (Raising the Bar) The result of the industrial action ballot of UCU members employed by Newcastle University, which closed at noon on Tuesday 17th May 2016, is as set out below: votes cast : 361 individuals answering…
Following the success of February’s NRW2 which saw an 80% increase in new members compared with the same week last year, UCU’s third national recruitment week took place during w/c 16th May 2016. Some of our region’s events: UCU Gateshead College held a Tuesday morning recruitment stall at the Baltic Campus. UCU Branch Chair, Richard Bathgate was…
Part of UCU’s regional operational plan is to increase participation by maximising involvement and understanding of reps and members. To facilitate this, the region has done the following: Introduced ‘UCU in your region’ emails sent to local contacts to encourage them to get more active, use the regional recruitment materials produced and the region’s…
Trade dispute between UCU and Newcastle University concerning proposed changes to performance management (Raising the Bar) The ballot opens on Tuesday 3rd May The independent scrutineer, Electoral Reform Services (ERS) will post ballot papers by first class post to UCU Newcastle University members at the address listed as the main / preferred mailing address on their UCU…
The 2016 May day march and rally in Newcastle took place on Saturday 30th April. Speakers included: UCU General Secretary, Sally Hunt Grahame Morris MP PCS President, Janice Godrich Morning Star Editor, Ben Chacko
In accordance with our Regional Committee Standing Orders the call for nominations was issued on Friday 18th March 2016. Nominations were invited for twelve regional officer roles: a) Chair b) Vice Chair c) Treasurer d) Secretary e) Chair, FE Sector Committee f) Secretary, FE Sector Committee g) Chair, HE Sector Committee h) Secretary, HE Sector Committee i) …
With NRW3 approaching, now is the ideal time for your branch to consider introducing a new, engaging way of interacting with members and non-members on a recruitment stall : The ‘Tell Us What Matters’ campaign. #TellUCUWhatMatters The idea is: four cylinders are placed on the recruitment stall. These cylinders are labelled and there…
Photographs from our region. Thanks to all who contributed. Darlington College South Tyneside College East Durham College Derwentside College Tyne Metropolitan College UCU and UNISON back strike action by further education college staff 24 February 2016 Thousands of staff at further education colleges across England are set to walk out today…
UCU’s second national recruitment week took place during w/c 22nd February 2016. NRW2 resulted in an 80% increase in new members compared with the same week in 2015! Some of our region’s events: UCU University of Northumbria held lunchtime recruitment stalls at three campuses every day during National Recruitment Week. The branch also took part…
Part of UCU’s regional operational plan is to increase participation by maximising involvement and understanding of reps and members. A large part of this has been the introduction of a regional online presence. The Northern Region needs to make reps and members aware of these resources so they can be fully utilised. ucunorthern.org.uk …
