June 2020 meeting including February 2020 minutes
Quorum for meetings The quorum for meetings of the Regional Committee shall be attendance by members from five different institutions.…
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Statement from the UCU Branch Committee at the University of Sunderland on the visit of Boris Johnson
The indication that the Conservative Cabinet is to meet on the University campus was a shock to Sunderland University…
Read more →February 2020 meeting including October 2019 minutes
Regional Committee delegates were first informed of the deadlines for the receipt of papers on 3rd July ucunorthern.org.uk/regional-calendar A reminder was…
Read more →Industrial action at Durham University
There are currently two disputes involving UCU members in higher education. One relates to the USS pension fund and the…
Read more →UCU joint strike rally
UCU Durham University and UCU Newcastle University held a joint strike rally in Newcastle on 25th November. Approximately 300 people…
Read more →Protected: April 2019 meeting including February 2019 minutes
Tackling racism and promoting equality – development day for trade union reps and members
Thursday 11th April 0930 – 1600 Unison Office, 140-150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH Introduction Recent months have seen a concerning increase in far-right organisation and visibility. The outcome of the EU referendum nationally, and wider international context, have created an environment in which far right activity is growing. As a result, the…
Sunderland College ballot result
The ballot of UCU members employed by Sunderland College closed at noon on 5th March. The ballot was regarding a dispute arising out of a failure to agree a pay award at Sunderland College with UCU for 2018/2019. Pay for staff in further education (FE) has been slashed by 25% against inflation over the…
