BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UCU Northern Region - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UCU Northern Region X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UCU Northern Region REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20140330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20141026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20150329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20151025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160728T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160728T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160714T100245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T100838Z UID:2772-1469727000-1469734200@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Northern TUC International Forum: Garment Workers Fight Back! 28th July\, Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Garment Workers Fight Back! \nChina activists’ tour UK in Newcastle: Thursday 28th July \nhttp://waronwant.org/chinatour \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/waronwant-newcastle-2016/ LOCATION:UNISON Regional Office\, 140-150 Pilgrim Street\, Newcastle \, NE1 6TH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/07/china-workers-fight-back.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160526T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160526T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160516T113051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T155549Z UID:2459-1464265800-1464271200@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:HE strike rally : Monument\, Newcastle. Thursday 26th May 1pm DESCRIPTION:UCU has confirmed plans for a two-day national strike at UK universities as part of an ongoing dispute over pay.  UCU members in higher education will walk out on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 May. Staff will also begin working to contract from 25 May\, which means they will refuse to work overtime\, set additional work or undertake any voluntary duties like covering timetabled classes for absent colleagues. \n\n\n\nThe dispute has arisen following a pay offer of 1.1% from the employer body\, the Universities and Colleges Employers’ Association (UCEA).  UCU general secretary\, Sally Hunt said: ‘Members in higher education have sent a clear message to employers that\, after six years of real-terms pay cuts amounting to 14.5%\, they will not tolerate a continued squeeze on their income. Industrial action which impacts on students is never taken lightly\, but staff feel that they have been left with no alternative.’ \nFor details of our region’s strike action please see ucunorthern.org.uk/he-strike-may2016 \nFor information on the national action please see national UCU website \n  \nShow your support at our regional rally: \n\n\nThursday 26th May\, 1pm\nGrey’s Monument\, Newcastle\n  \nPlease assemble at Grey’s Monument\, Newcastle at 12.30pm.  The rally will start at 1pm. \nSpeakers  include: \n\nUCU Head of HE\, Paul Bridge\nPCS Regional Secretary\, Simon Elliott\nUCU Regional Secretary\, Emma-Jane Phillips.  Emma-Jane is also Branch Secretary at UCU Northumbria University branch.\nJoint Branch Secretary at UNISON Teesside University\, and Chair of the Higher Education Service Group Executive\, Denise Ward\nUCU Regional Chair\, Terry Murphy\n\nCome and show your support for Higher Education staff.  Please bring branch banners and UCU flags. \nWe urgently require volunteer stewards.  The main roles of stewards are to ensure members of the public (e.g. shoppers) can get past the rally without problems\, to report any potential Health & Safety / security issues to the Head Steward\, and to help clear the area of post-rally debris.  Please contact Emma Alexander to volunteer. \nWe would be grateful if you could help promote the rally.  The below links will be of use: \n\nDownload the rally poster\nRT one of @UCUNorthern tweets about the rally\, for example this one\nShare one of UCUNorthern’s facebook posts about the rally\, for example this one\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/he-strike-rally-may-2016/ LOCATION:Grey’s Monument\, Newcastle\, Grey Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 6JG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/05/HE-Strike-Rally-with-speakers-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160521 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160301T125720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T140118Z UID:1510-1463356800-1463788799@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU National Recruitment Week : w/c 16th May 2016 DESCRIPTION:Following the success of February’s NRW2 which saw an 80% increase in new members compared with the same week last year\, now is the time to begin preparations for NRW3\, taking place 16th – 22nd May. \nIt doesn’t have to be a massive event\, it might just be a small stall at lunch time or visiting staff rooms to talk to people while distributing materials. \nThe region will shortly have a “Tell us what matters” recruitment stall activity campaign kit for use by branches. We expect to have the campaign kit ready and available for use during NRW3. Your branch might like to purchase your own campaign kit (£41). To check availability of the region’s campaign kit please contact Emma Alexander. \nRecruitment stalls are also the ideal opportunity to encourage members to take part in the quick and easy “I’m in the union because…” online photograph campaign and to spread awareness of our region’s online presence via our UCU business cards \nWhy not combine the campaigns for a high impact method of engaging with members and non-members?  ucunorthern.org.uk/category/campaigns \nUCU Head Office will be providing you with printed materials. \nIf the Regional Office can provide you with any assistance\, including a member of staff attending your event\, please contact Emma Alexander.  Whatever your branch is doing\, please let Emma Alexander know your plans\, including days\, times and venues. \nLets make NRW3 even more successful than NRW2!\n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/recruitment-week-may-2016/ LOCATION:UCU Northern Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160504T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160429T141418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T141515Z UID:2365-1462388400-1462395600@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Solidarity with Junior Doctors meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/solidarity-junior-doctors-may-2016/ LOCATION:Old George Inn\, Old George Yard\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1EZ\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160430T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160411T121923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T121923Z UID:2302-1462014000-1462021200@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Tyne and Wear May Day Rally : Sat 30th April\, Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Speakers include UCU General Secretary\, Sally Hunt. \nAssemble 11am\, Princess Square\, Newcastle. \nMarch leaves at 11.30am for rally at 12.15pm at Exhibition Park\, URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/tyne-wear-may-day-rally-2016/ LOCATION:Princess Square\, Newcastle\, NE18EZ\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Tyne and Wear May Day Committee":MAILTO:See poster for contact details END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160427T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160429T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160101T165010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T105921Z UID:1055-1461749400-1461947400@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Rep 2 : Representing UCU members training : 27th - 29th April\, Newcastle DESCRIPTION:This training is aimed at UCU Reps and Branch Officers who have previously completed the Rep 1 induction course.  All UCU activists who have completed Rep 1 and carry out casework or intend to carry out casework should consider completing the full Reps programme. \nThis course will cover the following: \n\nthe individual and collective nature of union work\nbest practice when advising and supporting members with issues\nhow to interview a member\nthe development of skills and knowledge enabling understanding of key legislation and procedures relating to the representation of members\nhow to raise grievances looking at specific institutions policies & procedures\npractical advice for preparing documentation\, witness statements and  representation in casework\nprogress cases using preparation\, negotiation and planning skills\nbest-practice guidance for representing members at formal hearings with management.\n\nRegister online \n  \n  \n  \n  \n. URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/rep-2-2016/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/06/UCU-Training-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160423T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160423T230000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160411T134614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T161401Z UID:2306-1461439800-1461452400@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Tyne & Wear May Day Committee Buskers Night : Sat 23rd April DESCRIPTION:A pre-Mayday celebration hosted by Ron & Mollie Brown. \nSaturday 23rd April\, 7.30pm at Beldons at The Exchange\, North Shields \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/may-day-buskers-night-2016/ LOCATION:Beldons at The Exchange\, Saville Exchange\, Howard Street\, North Shields\, NE30 1NH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/04/sing-14659_640.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Brown":MAILTO:See flyer for Ron's email address END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160423T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160301T114643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T110030Z UID:1310-1461402000-1461418200@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Regional Committee (AGM) : Saturday 23rd April\, Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Regional Committee for branch elected delegates. \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/regional-committee-april-2016/ LOCATION:Coach Lane Campus\, Benton\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE77XA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/07/Regional-Committee-Website-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160405T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160224T161136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T161136Z UID:2144-1459850400-1459857600@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:TUC Bitesize Briefing: Immigration & Racism - What's the story? : 5th April DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 5th April 2016\n10am – 12pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShow Racism the Red Card will offer a safe and non-judgemental environment to explore this often controversial but important issue. \nThis training will help participants to: \n\nUnderstand the need to critically reflect on their personal prejudices and professional practice\nBetter understand the immigration system\nBuild confidence when having conversations about immigration\n\n\n\n\n\nContact for further information:\n\n\nRegister by Friday 25th March to Melanie Lowden mlowden@tuc.org.uk. \nPlease indicate date when registering and provide your full name\, union/organisation and email for confirmation. FREE to attend but places are limited so please apply early. URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/tuc-bitesize-briefing-immigration-racism-whats-the-story/ LOCATION:TUC Regional Office\, 1st Floor Unite House\, John Dobson Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 8TW\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/01/tuc-bitesize-briefing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160309T143214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T143214Z UID:2211-1459764000-1459785600@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU CPD training : Classroom Management\, Newcastle : 4th April DESCRIPTION:Classroom management\n\nDelivered by an experienced practitioner\, this one day course will help you develop strategies for managing student behaviour in the classroom. \nCovers: \n\nidentifying key issues for managing the classroom\npreventative strategies and techniques\ndeveloping the way your students learn\, behave and relate to each other\nconsistency and the influence of your own behaviour\nthe effect of institutional policy on classroom management\n\nWhat they said about this course: \n“I really benefited from your course and am sure it will help with my classroom management and reinventing my style. I have started to implement some ground rules\, new ways of communicating with students as well as judging situations and am seeing big changes already.” \n– UCU member\, University of Manchester \n\n\nClassroom Management – Newcastle\nMonday 4th April 2016\n10:00 – 16:00\nNewcastle College\, Rye Hill Campus\nNewcastle\nRegister for ‘Classroom Management – Newcastle’ today URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/classroom-management-april-2016/ LOCATION:Newcastle College\, Rye Hill Building\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 7SA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/03/CPD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160309T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160311T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20150124T170159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160310T105321Z UID:1057-1457515800-1457713800@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Rep 1 : UCU Rep Induction Training : 9th - 11th March 2016\, Newcastle DESCRIPTION:This course is aimed at all new UCU reps and Branch Officers\, and those who have been longer in post but have yet to attend UCU training. \nWe encourage all UCU activists to attend this course regardless of which role is held within the branch. \nThe union is keen to attract activists from our equality strands (black\, women\, disabled and LGBT) and welcome applicants who self-identify in one of these areas. \n  \nThis course will cover the following: \n\nthe purpose of UCU\, its structure\, functions and democratic processes\, and how you can get involved\nyour role and other UCU roles within the branch\nyour rights as a UCU rep\nhow to apply a trade union approach to your work as a UCU activist\nhow to develop a local campaign\nthe relationship between organising and campaigning\, sustainability and the overall effectiveness of the branch\nchanges to equality legislation and help to embed equality into your work as a UCU rep\nhow to apply equality good practice and UCU equality policy\nthe support available to you as a UCU rep\n\nRegister online \n  \n  \n  \n. URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/rep-1-2016/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/06/UCU-Training-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160229T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160229T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160115T114906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T115301Z UID:1712-1456740000-1456747200@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:TUC Bitesize Briefing : Managing substance misuse in the workplace : 29th February\, Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Substance misuse across the North east continues to have major impact to physical / mental health and general wellbeing within society and the workplace.  Substance misuse and addiction can have serious consequences to individuals\, their families\, friends\, employers and work colleagues.  More than ever national and local companies are imposing substance misuse testing on their own employees as well as their contractors. \nThis interactive session is designed to help reps better understand the need to take an appropriate and balanced approach to the management of substance misuse in the workplace and intervention for the employee.  There are a variety of criminal and civil legislations which also impose statutory requirements as well as a fiduciary duty on all of us to be more aware of what is an appropriate action / reaction to take within the provision of the subject material outlined below: \n\nSigns and symptoms of substance misuse / awareness package\nPolicy development\, implementation and management\nTypes of test equipment and mediums (hair\, urine\, saliva\, breath)\nWindows of testing and application of each\, supporting laboratory processes\n\nRegister your attendance by Friday 12th February 2016 to Melanie Lowden mlowden@tuc.org.uk \nPlaces are limited so please apply early. \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/tuc-bitesize-briefing-managing-substance-misuse-in-the-workplace-29th-february-2016-newcastle/ LOCATION:TUC Regional Office\, 1st Floor Unite House\, John Dobson Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 8TW\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/01/tuc-bitesize-briefing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160120T151610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T151647Z UID:1727-1456408800-1456416000@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU Pay Briefing : Thursday 25th February\, Leeds DESCRIPTION:A special meeting of the Higher Education Committee (HEC) took place on Wednesday 13th January. The purpose of the meeting was to agree the next steps in the pay campaign 2016/17. \nHEC had a focused discussion covering the following factors: \n\nThe shape of the claim for 2016/17\nThe timing of the claim’s submission\, the negotiating timetable and\, if necessary\, actions in support of the claim\nThe position of other trade unions in respect of the above\nBuilding the campaign among members\nLegislative changes (the Trade Union Bill)\n\nIn line with the decisions made at the October meeting\, HEC confirmed that the claim will be submitted during the first week in February. \nPay and pay equality claim \nHEC approved the development of a focused pay claim based on the principles of pay catch up and keep up\, which may be a headline number. HEC also expressed a view that any final offer must ensure that changes to the governemnt’s approach to the living wage does not result in distributive bargaining by the employers to reduce the amount on offer to those above the living wage floors. \nUCU will be also be looking for a claim for action to close the gender pay gap in higher education as well as action to reduce the sector’s reliance on forms of casual employment. \nThe HE trade unions meet on Tuesday 19 January to seek to agree a joint claim. \nPay Campaign \nHEC approved a pay campaign that will focus on the cumulative loss in members’ pay\, the projected cost of living increases over the next 18 months\, pay inequality and gender pay\, the stark contrast with senior pay\, casualisation\, the sector’s level of income and reserves and work intensification/ workload. \nBranches are reminded of the link to the recent HE news which covered some of these campaign themes. \nhttp://www.ucu.org.uk/media/pdf/k/s/ucu_henews42_nov15.pdf \nBranches are also advised to look out for the latest UCU report on VC\, Principal and senior pay\, which is due out in early February. \nTimetable for action \nAn outline timetable for a ballot and action in support of the claim was agreed. The national negotiators were charged with refining the approach. HEC approved a timetable that enables a ballot and action to start in April. The timetable will form the basis of direct consultation with members and branches during February. \nConsulting members and branches \nHEC approved means to consult branches and members. \nTo start\, a series of regional / devolved nation pay briefings have been arranged for February. At the briefings\, branches will discuss the campaign and provide feedback on the proposed timetable for action. Details of the four briefings are found in the circular emailed to HE branches on 19th January. \nBranches should make every effort to participate in these briefings as they will inform the decisions of the HEC when it meets on Friday 4 March to decide the next steps in the HE pay and campaign.\nIt is important that your branch sends at least one representative to one of the briefings advertised in the circular emailed to branches.  Branches may send up to two representatives. \n HE branches in the Northern Region are encouraged to attend the Leeds briefing (25th February) or the Glasgow briefing (24th February). \nRegister for the Leeds briefing online \n  \n  \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/ucu-pay-briefing-25th-feb-2016-leeds/ LOCATION:St George’s Centre\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS1 3DL \, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/06/ucu_colour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160224T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160120T150921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T151006Z UID:1726-1456311600-1456318800@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU HE Pay Briefing : Wednesday 24th February\, Glasgow DESCRIPTION:A special meeting of the Higher Education Committee (HEC) took place on Wednesday 13 January. The purpose of the meeting was to agree the next steps in the pay campaign 2016/17. \nHEC had a focused discussion covering the following factors: \n\nThe shape of the claim for 2016/17\nThe timing of the claim’s submission\, the negotiating timetable and\, if necessary\, actions in support of the claim\nThe position of other trade unions in respect of the above\nBuilding the campaign among members\nLegislative changes (the Trade Union Bill)\n\nIn line with the decisions made at the October meeting\, HEC confirmed that the claim will be submitted during the first week in February. \n  \nPay and pay equality claim \nHEC approved the development of a focused pay claim based on the principles of pay catch up and keep up\, which may be a headline number. HEC also expressed a view that any final offer must ensure that changes to the governemnt’s approach to the living wage does not result in distributive bargaining by the employers to reduce the amount on offer to those above the living wage floors. \nUCU will be also be looking for a claim for action to close the gender pay gap in higher education as well as action to reduce the sector’s reliance on forms of casual employment. \nThe HE trade unions meet on Tuesday 19 January to seek to agree a joint claim. \n  \nPay Campaign \nHEC approved a pay campaign that will focus on the cumulative loss in members’ pay\, the projected cost of living increases over the next 18 months\, pay inequality and gender pay\, the stark contrast with senior pay\, casualisation\, the sector’s level of income and reserves and work intensification/ workload. \nBranches are reminded of the link to the recent HE news which covered some of these campaign themes. \nhttp://www.ucu.org.uk/media/pdf/k/s/ucu_henews42_nov15.pdf \nBranches are also advised to look out for the latest UCU report on VC\, Principal and senior pay\, which is due out in early February. \n  \nTimetable for action \nAn outline timetable for a ballot and action in support of the claim was agreed. The national negotiators were charged with refining the approach. HEC approved a timetable that enables a ballot and action to start in April. The timetable will form the basis of direct consultation with members and branches during February. \n  \nConsulting members and branches \nHEC approved means to consult branches and members. \nTo start\, a series of regional / devolved nation pay briefings have been arranged for February. At the briefings\, branches will discuss the campaign and provide feedback on the proposed timetable for action. Details of the four briefings are found in the circular emailed to HE branches on 19th January. \nBranches should make every effort to participate in these briefings as they will inform the decisions of the HEC when it meets on Friday 4 March to decide the next steps in the HE pay and campaign.\nIt is important that your branch sends at least one representative to one of the briefings advertised in this circular. Branches may send up to two representatives. \n HE branches in the Northern Region are encouraged to attend the Glasgow briefing (24th February) or the Leeds briefing (25th February) \nRegister for the Glagsow briefing online \n  \n  \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/ucu-he-pay-briefing-24th-feb-2016-glasgow/ LOCATION:Glasgow TUC\, 333 Woodlands Road\, Glasgow\, G3 6NG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/06/ucu_colour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160222T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160115T114516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T115347Z UID:1709-1456135200-1456142400@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:TUC Bitesize Briefing : Managing substance misuse in the workplace : 22nd February\, Durham DESCRIPTION:Substance misuse across the North east continues to have major impact to physical / mental health and general wellbeing within society and the workplace.  Substance misuse and addiction can have serious consequences to individuals\, their families\, friends\, employers and work colleagues.  More than ever national and local companies are imposing substance misuse testing on their own employees as well as their contractors. \nThis interactive session is designed to help reps better understand the need to take an appropriate and balanced approach to the management of substance misuse in the workplace and intervention for the employee.  There are a variety of criminal and civil legislations which also impose statutory requirements as well as a fiduciary duty on all of us to be more aware of what is an appropriate action / reaction to take within the provision of the subject material outlined below: \n\nSigns and symptoms of substance misuse / awareness package\nPolicy development\, implementation and management\nTypes of test equipment and mediums (hair\, urine\, saliva\, breath)\nWindows of testing and application of each\, supporting laboratory processes\n\nRegister your attendance by Friday 12th February 2016 to Melanie Lowden mlowden@tuc.org.uk \nPlaces are limited so please apply early. \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/tuc-bitesize-briefing-managing-substance-misuse-in-the-workplace-22nd-february-2016-durham/ LOCATION:Durham County Council\, County Hall\, Durham\, DH1 5UL\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/01/tuc-bitesize-briefing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160227 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160101T125605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T124623Z UID:1509-1456099200-1456531199@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU National Recruitment Week : w/c 22nd February 2016 DESCRIPTION:The second national recruitment week is taking place during week commencing 22nd February. \nUCU Head Office are starting to refresh materials and e-comms text ready for the launch of NRW2.  Head Office will be issuing more details and links to materials as well as ideas for activities. \nPlease discuss recruitment week ideas with your branch colleagues as soon as possible. \nIt may be a stall\, a visit by the branch officers to staff rooms\, or the production of a recruitment leaflet aimed at one particular group of staff\, for example hourly paid or researchers.  Below are just a few examples of what branches in our region did during NRW1: \n\nBranch materials\, branch newsletter and meet the reps on stalls at New College Durham https://twitter.com/UCUNorthern/status/666608568062357504\nAn open meeting for CEM staff at Durham University\nCoffee and meet the branch at Newcastle College\nStall at the Newcastle Institute of Genetic Medicine https://twitter.com/UCUNorthern/status/667685141364518912\n\nPlease let Emma Alexander know: \n\nYour plans / ideas for national recruitment week (Ideally please include the day/time so we can timetable what events are happening where and when in our region)\n\n\nAny help you need\, including if you would like a member of UCU staff to attend\n\nLet make NRW2 a success! \n  \n  \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/recruitment-week-feb-2016/ LOCATION:UCU Northern Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/09/Rosie-poster-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160220T010000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160210T162533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T162533Z UID:1876-1455930000-1455980400@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Stand up to Racism & Fascism march & rally : Saturday 20th February DESCRIPTION:North East March and Rally \nSaturday 20th February • 1.00pm \nAssemble Centre For Life • Newcastle • March to Grey’s Monument \nSpeakers include: Chi Onwurah\, MP for Newcastle Central and representatives from anti-racist organisations\, refugee support groups\, faith groups and trade unions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/stand-up-to-racism-20th-feb-newcastle/ LOCATION:Centre for Life\, Times Square\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 4EP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/02/SUTR-leaflet-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160204T102825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160205T102405Z UID:1836-1455192000-1455199200@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Unions : For Everyone's Working Life : Newcastle events\, 11th February DESCRIPTION:This government is determined to shift the balance of power in the workplace in favour of employers and get the Trade Union Bill through Parliament with as little scrutiny as possible. \nCampaign with us to grow trade union membership in response to the Government’s Trade Union Bill. \nJoin unions during  Unions Week on Thursday 11th February at the Monument\, Newcastle from 12pm to leaflet the public and for a photo stunt. \nSupport the outdoor rally\, being organised by UCU Newcastle University branch to protest against the Trade Union Bill\, outside the Students’ Union Building on Thursday 11th February at 1pm. \nSpeakers Include: UCU representative\, Jude Kirton-Darling MEP and TUC Regional Secretary Beth Farhat \nTo find out about street stalls near you and get involved visit: www.tuc.org.uk/northern/events \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/11th-feb-2016-newcastle-tuc-ucu/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/02/11th-Feb-UCU-TUC-rally-Newcastle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160210T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160203T102228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T102228Z UID:1830-1455123600-1455130800@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU Challenging workplace racism event\, Newcastle University\, 10th February DESCRIPTION:Event starts at 5pm. \nIntroduced by Daniel Kebede \nFollowed at 6pm by a discussion of the issues raised by responses to the European refugee crisis and organising for United Nations International Anti-Racism Day on 19th March. \n\n\nBlack and minority ethnic (BME) workers make up a large part of UCU’s membership and share the same concerns as any other education professionals. However BME workers continue to face unique challenges in further and higher education and there is evidence that they have to work harder to get a job\, face greater resistance to career progression and continue to experience discrimination and racism at work. \nRacism in the workplace deepens the impact of the problems that all staff face – for example redundancies\, reorganisation\, pay freezes – so challenging discrimination is a crucial part of UCU’s work.  The union tackles discrimination both on an individual basis – supporting individual members experiencing problems – and collectively. challenging racism within organisations and across the post-school education sector. \nSee the UCU national website ucu.org.uk/equality   and \nthe UCU regional website ucunorthern.org.uk/bme \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download \nchallenging racism UCU Day Poster Ncl uni URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/ucu-challenging-workplace-racism-newcastle-uni-10th-feb-2016/ LOCATION:Herschel Lecture Theatre 3\, Newcastle University\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 7IU\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/02/ncl-uni-racism-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160211 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160113T104604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T104759Z UID:1698-1455062400-1455148799@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU challenging workplace racism day of action : 10th February DESCRIPTION:This day will coincide with the launch of a new short film and a range of campaign materials. \nLet us know what your branch’s plans for the day are by emailing Chris Nicholas cnicholas@ucu.org.uk \n  \nhttp://www.ucu.org.uk/equality URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/ucu-challenging-workplace-racism-action-2016/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/06/ucu_colour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160209T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160113T102658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T104725Z UID:1694-1455019200-1455033600@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Northern TUC Health and Safety Seminar : 9th February DESCRIPTION:For information\, including how to register\, please visit the TUC event page URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/northern-tuc-health-and-safety-seminar-2016/ LOCATION:Gateshead Civic Centre\, Gateshead\, NE8 1HH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/01/tuc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160215 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160113T102827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T102932Z UID:1690-1454889600-1455494399@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:TUC #heartunions week : 8th - 14th February 2016 DESCRIPTION:The #heartunions week of action celebrates the great work done by union reps and members in our workplaces and in society. We’re proud of our unions and reject the government’s attempts to damage them with the trade union bill.\n\n  \nRead the TUC activists’ pack  See the campaign website and follow the campaign at #iheartunions \nPlease discuss with colleagues what activities you would like to run and contact Ed Bailey on ebailey@ucu.org.uk \n  \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/tuc-heartunions-week-8th-14th-february-2016/ LOCATION:Nationwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/01/HEARTUNIONS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160206T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20150727T104314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150811T095605Z UID:1307-1454749200-1454763600@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Regional Committee : Saturday 6th February\, Darlington DESCRIPTION:Regional Committee meetings for branch elected delegates. \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/regional-committee-feb-2016/ LOCATION:Darlington campus of Teesside University\, Vicarage Road\, Darlington\, DL11JW\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/07/Regional-Committee-Website-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160123T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20160113T163430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T163431Z UID:1705-1453548600-1453564800@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Where next for the North East's public services & economy? : 23rd January DESCRIPTION:https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/where-next-north-easts-public-services-economy \nThe North East of England has seen unemployment rise by a staggering 18\,000 in the last 6 months while ministers declare we are ‘all in this together’ and enjoying an economic recovery. The loss of jobs in Teesside has caused real alarm and the impact on that community cannot be underestimated. Meanwhile public sector workers throughout the region stand to lose their job in 2016 as services are slashed further following the Conservative Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review. We are clear that the government is ideologically obsessed with attacking public services\, public sector workers and trade unions who defend them. \n  \nThis is why the Northern TUC and Northern Public Services Alliance is holding an emergency summit on Saturday 23rd January to address the crisis facing public services and the jobs lost on Teesside. We are pleased to be joined by Professor Karel Williams a leading academic opposing outsourcing of public services\, Alex Cunningham MP for Stockton North responding to issues in the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review and Anna Turley MP for Redcar who will be discussing where the steel campaign goes next. There will be workshops and other speakers will be confirmed in the new year. This event will be part of a week’s activity from the Northern Public Services Alliance highlighting the impact of government policies on our region’s public services. URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/where-next-for-the-north-easts-public-services-economy-23rd-january-2016/ LOCATION:Stockton ARC\, Dovecot Street\, Stockton on Tees\, TS18 1LL\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2016/01/North-east-where-next-stockton.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151125T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20151112T130129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151112T130129Z UID:1604-1448470800-1448478000@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:'Raising the Bar? Why we should resist target culture' : Newcastle DESCRIPTION:  \n‘Raising the Bar? Why we should resist target culture’ \nDate and venue:  5.00 pm\, 25th November\, Herschel Lecture Theatre 1\, Newcastle University \n  \nSpeakers: \n* Liz Morrish\, Nottingham Trent University and blogger at Academic Irregularities: https://academicirregularities.wordpress.com/ \n*  John Holmwood\, Professor of Sociology at Nottingham University; Campaign for the Public University \nhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/sociology/people/john.holmwood \nhttp://publicuniversity.org.uk/ \n \nEmail: ucu.office@newcastle.ac.uk or bruce.baker@newcastle.ac.uk for further information. URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/raising-the-bar-why-we-should-resist-target-culture-2015/ LOCATION:Herschel Lecture Theatre 1\, Newcastlle University\, Herschel Building\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 7IU\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151125T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151125T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094826 CREATED:20151102T143358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151102T143729Z UID:1587-1448461800-1448469000@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:What Prevent means for you DESCRIPTION:UCU Northumbria University branch is holding a meeting on Prevent.  UCU’s Matt Waddup will be attending. \nThe event is 2.30pm – 4.30pm following the UCU Northumbria University branch meeting. \nThe Prevent meeting is open to UCU Northumbria University staff and UCU regional activists. \nIf you are a regional activist please arrive at 2.30pm. \nTo give the branch an idea of numbers please contact Julia Charlton to indicate your intention to attend. \nSee the flyer for further information. \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/prevent-northumbria-uni-2015/ LOCATION:Northumbria University\, Nixon Hall\, City Campus\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 8ST\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151124T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151124T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094827 CREATED:20151118T145622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151118T150513Z UID:1616-1448384400-1448391600@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:People’s Assembly North East Autumn Statement Protest\, Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/peoples-assembly-autumn-statement-protest-2015/ LOCATION:Princess Square\, Newcastle\, NE18EZ\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151121T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094827 CREATED:20151102T104252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151102T104252Z UID:1583-1448128800-1448137800@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:Reclaim the Night 2015 DESCRIPTION:Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download \n  \nRegister with the TUC by 13th November. URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/reclaim-the-night-2015/ LOCATION:Gather at Old Eldon Square\, Blackett Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 7UG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/11/reclaim-night-mini.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151121 DTSTAMP:20260505T094827 CREATED:20150922T110245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T111918Z UID:1505-1447632000-1448063999@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:UCU National Recruitment Week : November 2015 DESCRIPTION:UCU is launching a major new recruitment campaign for 2015/16 including our first series of national recruitment weeks\, the first of which commences on Monday 16th November 2015. \n  \nBuild the union 2015/16\nRecruiting new members is a priority for the whole union – branch officers\, reps\, members and staff – and we want to help you plan and support your activities for the coming year. All regional offices are drawing up detailed plans for recruitment and will  shortly be in touch with you. We have a superb range of resources on our Build The Union blogsite here\, including leaflets\, posters\, advice on how to invite colleagues to join and how best to organise activities in workplaces. \n  \nRecruitment week: 16th-20th November\nWe plan to focus activities on a series of recruitment weeks (3 during the academic year)\, kicking off with week commencing 16th November – to promote the union in every single college\, university and prison education department. We’ll be providing materials\, supporting events and giving the week a high profile in press and communications. \n  \nWhat happens now?\nPlease meet to discuss recruitment ideas with your branch colleagues as soon as possible. \nIt may be a stall\, a visit by the branch officers to designated staff rooms\, the production of a recruitment leaflet aimed at one particular group of staff – hpls\, work based assessors\, researchers etc  – where there is most scope for recruitment. \nPlease then contact Emma Alexander at the Regional Office to let us know: \n\nwhat your branch is doing  and\nwhat help you need\n\nWe hope that all branches will put on at least one event during the national recruitment week. \nWe will discuss this at the regional briefing on Thursday 8th October. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/nov-recruitment-2015/ LOCATION:UCU Northern Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/09/Rosie-poster-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151102T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151102T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T094827 CREATED:20150827T090832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T090832Z UID:1489-1446469200-1446481800@ucunorthern.org.uk SUMMARY:TUC mass lobby of parliament and rally\, Westminster Central Hall\, London DESCRIPTION:The rally will begin at 1pm with speakers at Westminster Central Hall.  The lobby is planned to start at 2.30pm. \n  \nBeth Farhat\, Regional Secretary Northern TUC: \nIt would be really helpful if you can identify some volunteers to help with the smooth running of the lobby. All offers to Isobel at ilarkin@tuc.org.uk. We need help: \n\nEscorting lobbyists from rally in Westminster Central Hall to Parliament\nStewarding the lobby queue waiting to go through security\nHelping out in central lobby with green card system and stewarding (passholders ideally)\nHelping to staff one of the meeting rooms in the Palace URL:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/event/lobby-parliament-nov-2015/ LOCATION:Westminster\, London\, SW1A 0AA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://ucunorthern.org.uk/files/2015/08/protect-right-to-strike.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR