Sunderland University issues threat to staff about redundancy, then a further threat if they talk to others
(This is a copy of an email that was sent to all UCU members at Sunderland University on 13/01/25 to…
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Agreed joint statement from Sunderland University and the trade unions
Consultation on Redundancies Today (Tuesday 8 October 2024), a meeting took place involving representatives from the University Executive, UCU…
Read more →Sunderland University are threatening to make 1 in 10 Academics Redundant
The UCU Branch at Sunderland University will be meeting on Wednesday 9 October 2024 to discuss these job cuts. …
Read more →Neil Sharp (1947-2024) - "May his legacy continue to inspire us all"
Neil Sharp was a well-respected representative of NATFHE, one of the predecessor unions of UCU. He not only stood up…
Read more →Tyne Coast College UCU to take Strike Action on Tuesday 3 October 2023
Tyne Coast College UCU to take Strike Action on Tuesday 3 October 2023 Picket Line details: Tuesday 3 October…
Read more →Staff at QA – responses from Dr Lindsey Whiterod
Report on TCC Pay Negotiations 2022 – 2023
Tyne Coast College UCU to take strike action on Monday 5th and Wednesday 7th June 2023 over pay
Furness College take strike action after an offer of 1% on pay
Wednesday 18 May 2022 – Furness College take strike action after an offer of 1% on pay Speaking about the dispute and the strike action, Amanda Rotherham, UCU Branch Secretary at Furness College, says: “The support that we had on the picket line was great – and the sun came out for…
Ballot of UCU members at Northumbria University
An industrial action ballot of UCU members at Northumbria University opens today, 24th February. A meeting of almost 200 Northumbria UCU members on 26th January made it clear that many members were deeply concerned about the university’s intention to unilaterally impose changes to academic roles, terms and conditions. These concerns relate to the…
Séamus Moran 1972 – 2021
For the last few years, Séamus Moran has been the figurehead of the University and College Union at Tyne Coast College. Based in South Tyneside in the Marine School, he was keen to show that the union represented members both sides of the water, getting across to North Tyneside to make sure members were…