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The London School of Economics Branch of the University and College Union. www.lseucu.com
If you havenāt completed our
#workload
survey yet, please do NOW! Weāve extended the deadline & need as many responses as possible. More responses = more data = more pressure on managers to reduce workload. Search for link in your inbox or write to the Branch Secretary if you canāt find it!
about 1 month ago
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Times Higher Education (THE)
about 2 months ago
London Metropolitan University has announced plans to cut more than 100 academic roles, in a move UCU has described as a āreckless assault on inclusive educationā.
@julietterowsell.bsky.social
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Union brands London Met cuts an āact of institutional vandalismā
Universityās plan to cut more than 100 academic roles puts it reputation for inclusive education at risk, fears UCU
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/union-brands-london-met-cuts-act-institutional-vandalism
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@qmucu.bsky.social
@citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social
@goldsmithsucu.bsky.social
@kclucu.bsky.social
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about 2 months ago
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Our comrades at
@ucucapitalcitycoll.bsky.social
are on strike this week as part of the nationally coordinated FE action over pay, workloads and national binding bargaining. Get yourselves down to show your support. We are glad to be making a £200 donation to their strike fund.
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about 2 months ago
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Mark Pendleton
2 months ago
Sheffield management have withdrawn their threat of a lockout for w/c 5 Jan to facilitate further discussions with our excellent
@sheffielducu.bsky.social
negotiators. Massive thanks to the ucu team, and to everyone for having our backs. Itās not over yet, but maybe thereās a path to get there!
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Dave Pike
4 months ago
Victory to
@ucu.org.uk
members at Sheffield Hallam & University of Sheffield Management must wake up and listen to staff, vanity projects and six figure salaries wont cut it! Our universities are a economic lynchpin for our region, and an engine of social mobility Solidarity to UCU members!
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber
3 months ago
Thank you to
@ucu.org.uk
members at Sheffield University for welcoming us on their picket lines this morning. Solidarity in their fight against redundancies. Managment meed to stop playing games and make meaningful offers. Victory to UCU members in Sheffield!
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Who doesn't love a picket pup!
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3 months ago
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Sheffield UCU
3 months ago
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University and College Union (UCU)
3 months ago
We can do this together. Post it. Post it. Post it.
#wearetheuniversity
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šØ TODAY is the LAST ā¼ļø day to request a replacement ballot if you have not already done so! Do it NOW if you still need to - at the link!
#WeAreTheUniversity
yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
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We are the University HE replacement ballot request / I've voted form
This form allows UCU higher education members to request a replacement ballot for the 2025 HE industrial action ballots, or to self-report that they have already voted.
https://yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheuniversity-GTVO/
3 months ago
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University and College Union (UCU)
3 months ago
Lancaster University UCU members have beaten back compulsory redundancies. After weeks of pressure management has agreed to halt all forced job cuts until July 2026. This is a victory for jobs and every branch fighting cuts across the sector. We are the university.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Strikes suspended in Lancaster University staff job cuts row - BBC News
The university is trying to save £30m amid rising costs and a fall in international student numbers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8drd8ppymro.amp
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Look at those graphs ā then get your ballot in ASAP! Next Wednesday is your LAST safe day to post, but donāt wait until then!
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3 months ago
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šØ Reminderā¼ļø If you never received or have lost your ballot, SUNDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER is the LAST day to request a replacement! Here is the link to the ballot replacement form:
yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
Donāt delay! Get your replacement now & post your ballot immediately!
#WeAreTheUniversity
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We are the University HE replacement ballot request / I've voted form
This form allows UCU higher education members to request a replacement ballot for the 2025 HE industrial action ballots, or to self-report that they have already voted.
https://yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheuniversity-GTVO/
3 months ago
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It is Transgender Awareness Week. Trans rights remain under attack in the UK. Our branch believes that trans people are who they say they are, and trans rights are human rights!
4 months ago
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University and College Union (UCU)
4 months ago
We must stick together! Chat to your colleagues and vote YES! Then tell us youāve voted!
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No university is immune to the devastating trend sweeping the sector! Return your ballot to show Vice Chancellors that
#WeAreTheUniversity
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4 months ago
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šØ You have 2 weeks from today to request a replacement ballot. š³ļø Donāt wait - do it now if you still havenāt received yours! If you have but have not returned it, do so now! Last safe day to post is 26th Nov! ā To those whoāve already voted - thank you! šš¼ Letās show managers
#WeAreTheUniversity
4 months ago
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University and College Union (UCU)
4 months ago
YES! We love to see the solidarity from our LSE colleagues! Letās keep those votes pouring in!
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šØ Reminder to post your ballot! Donāt wait - drop it in the postbox today! If you havenāt received yours, request a replacement ballot NOW:
yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
If youāve already voted, let UCU know:
yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
#WeAreTheUniversity
4 months ago
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We were glad to welcome Jo Grady to our branch last week to fire up our members and get the vote out! Remember to send your ballot in TODAY ā and order a replacement if you havenāt received one yet!
#WeAreTheUniversity
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4 months ago
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University and College Union (UCU)
4 months ago
šØ GETTING THE VOTE OUT ACROSS THE UK! šØ This Thursday, join us LIVE as branches from every corner of the country share how theyāre driving the YES vote home. šŖš® š Thursday 13 November, 7PM šŗ Watch on UCU X and YouTube VOTE NOW. VOTE YES.
#WeAreTheUniversity
#UCULive
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šØ Reminder to post your ballot! Donāt wait - drop it in the postbox today! If you havenāt received yours, request a replacement ballot NOW:
yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
If youāve already voted, let UCU know:
yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
#WeAreTheUniversity
4 months ago
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UNISON
7 months ago
Hospital workers to receive thousands of pounds in back pay after strikes
www.nottinghampost.com/news/notting...
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Hospital workers to receive thousands of pounds in back pay after strikes
It comes after a union said the staff have been working 'well above their salary band for years'
https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/nottingham-hospital-workers-receive-thousands-10431551
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University and College Union (UCU)
9 months ago
#UCU2025
congress has passed a motion to prepare to raise a formal dispute with the Education Secretary over the devastating funding crisis in higher education. Our message is clear: if Labour wonāt intervene, we will.
#UCU2025
#ProtectEducationNow
#UnionPower
#Post16Crisis
#HigherEducation
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UCU Edinburgh
9 months ago
In £140m cuts, a £90m cut to staff is not only disproportionate, unfair and a failure to uphold the law on preventing redundancies, but could also seriously depress the University's income. Staff are sounding the alarm: We will not stand for this!
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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Renewed call for Edinburgh University bosses to be grilled by MSPs on £140m cuts plan
A trade union letter cited the potentially ādevastatingā impact of the cuts
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/renewed-call-for-edinburgh-university-bosses-to-be-grilled-by-msps-over-ps140m-cuts-plan-5154702
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Lincoln Branch of UCU
9 months ago
Post that ballot!
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UCU @ QUB
9 months ago
Now, more than ever, it is important to: JOIN A UNION!
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UEA UCU says join a union
10 months ago
š£It is our firm stance that protecting students and staff at UEA requires us to fight compulsory redundancies with every tool we have. š„°We've had a fantastic turnout on the picket line this week and are so grateful to everyone who has supported us. š©Together we can
#SaveUEA
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UCU Scotland
10 months ago
The idea you can cut your way to profitability is baffling - says UCU
@ucuedinburgh.bsky.social
#StopTheCuts
#SaveHE
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517000...
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Edinburgh University could cut 1750 staff jobs, claims union
Edinburgh University staff have claimed that bosses at the institution, who say they are wrestling with a financial crisis, could cut 1750 jobs.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25170008.edinburgh-university-cut-1750-staff-jobs-claims-union/
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UEA UCU says join a union
11 months ago
There is power in coming together and acting as a collective in moments of crisis, and we need to act together to support all our colleagues who are āat riskā of redundancy. Join us on the picket this Weds 26th.
#SaveUEA
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uea-sta...
@ucu.org.uk
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UEA staff to strike over plans to cut more than 150 jobs
Union branch at redundancy-hit institution to stage one-day walkout
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uea-staff-strike-over-plans-cut-more-150-jobs
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UCU University of Kent branch
11 months ago
We are out picketing this week to fight the threat of redundancies. Come find us on the picket line Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
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LSE UCU
12 months ago
UCU - University of Bradford staff back strike action over 300 job cull
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1394...
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University of Bradford staff back strike action over 300 job cull
University of Bradford staff have overwhelmingly backed strike action in a consultative ballot over plans to axe at least 300 jobs in a programme of cuts that will see chemistry and film & television ...
https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/13949/University-of-Bradford-staff-back-strike-action-over-300-job-cull
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LSE UCU
12 months ago
Up and at it early today! Plan is to be back on the line later this week and next. Strike fund here:
www.pcs.org.uk/donate
Solidarity! Thatāll work šāš
@tuc.org.uk
@muel73.bsky.social
@lgsmigrants.bsky.social
@protestfamily.com
@weshallovercome1.bsky.social
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12 months ago
UCU - Industrial action warning over cuts at Edinburgh University
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1395...
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Industrial action warning over cuts at Edinburgh University
The University and College Union (UCU) Scotland today (Monday) warned the principal of the University of Edinburgh that strikes and other forms of industrial action are a real possibility if senior ma...
https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/13950/Industrial-action-warning-over-cuts-at-Edinburgh-University
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University and College Union (UCU)
12 months ago
Kingston University's world-leading philosophy centre faces closure as management announces plans to shut entire humanities department. We stand with our Kingston University branch & condemn the ābarrage of closures to courses and entire departmentsā We must
#STOPtheCuts
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Kingston axes philosophy centre in humanities department shutdown
Staff and students fight to save famed unit, transferred from Middlesex University in 2010
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/kingston-axes-philosophy-centre-humanities-department-shutdown
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Dejan StjepanoviÄ
12 months ago
@ducuuo.bsky.social
#SaveDundeeUni
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University and College Union (UCU)
about 1 year ago
Staff shocked by threat of job cuts at Truro and Penwith College despite having millions in reserve. Management needs to start working protecting jobs and student provision. Regional Support Official Alison Chapman discussed with BBC Cornwall this morning š
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QM_UCU
over 1 year ago
Given the mass-exit of colleagues via voluntary severance this Summer, the workload of Professional Service colleagues is about to get even worse, despite already being unmanageable. So just a reminder that ucu isn't just a 'lecturers' union'. pdf version:
qmucu.org/wp-content/u...
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UCU Newcastle University
about 1 year ago
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Dundee UCU
about 1 year ago
Week 2 of our industrial action to save jobs at the University of Dundee begins now. Come and join or visit our friendly picket line at the Tower Building, every day from 8am. Hereās what we have achieved in the first week.
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Cambridge UCU
about 1 year ago
After recent news from the Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge UCU is working with
@unite0775m.bsky.social
and Unison to launch the āSave the Vet Schoolā Campaign! Find out more in our Open Letter (
tinyurl.com/56sh4wyc
), and please come to the rally by Senate House on Tuesday 4th March at 1pm!
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Sheffield UCU
about 1 year ago
š£ Our ballot for local industrial action in relation to staff cuts will open on Monday 24th Feb and run for five weeks. We are asking members to check your postal address is correct via MyUCU š® Expect another stellar GTVO campaign coming soon šŖ
ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/industrial-a...
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Balloting for industrial action
Information about the 2025 ballot for industrial action, including how it works and what we are balloting for.
https://ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/industrial-action/balloting/
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UCU @ QUB
about 1 year ago
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/english...
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English-level fees ruled out as Northern Ireland reviews funding
Vice-chancellors say āunsustainableā model needs fixing but changes must be balanced against goals of increasing access and stopping brain drain
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/english-level-fees-ruled-out-northern-ireland-reviews-funding
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QM_UCU
about 1 year ago
An important letter sent by a permanent member of staff which highlights the knock-on effects of the misuse of fixed-term contracts, and how solutions suddenly can be found once permanent colleagues speak up. A clear problem with a clear solution:
https://buff.ly/4i5W2RK
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BCU UCU
about 1 year ago
Today is the 1st of 2 dispute resolution meetings for BCU UCU. Negotiators will be repeating the call from members for: - No redundancies - Proper negotiation on new performance measures - Commitment to the future of the diversity & richness of research that informs teaching at BCU.
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Solidarity with Dundee UCU and Coco!
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about 1 year ago
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Dundee UCU
about 1 year ago
Join us and Coco on the picket line today at the front of the Tower.
#PicketlinePets
#SaveDundeeUni
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University and College Union (UCU)
about 1 year ago
300 jobs at risk at Newcastle University šØ Our members should not pay the price for vice-chancellors' inability to manage finances.
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
say enough is enough.
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Newcastle University staff to strike for 14 days in March
It follows the approval of plans to cut about £20m from its salary bill, affecting some 300 jobs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c627ym2qj4no
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Sheffield UCU
about 1 year ago
This afternoon,
@ucu.org.uk
informed the Vice Chancellor that we will be formally balloting for local industrial action at
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
in relation to proposed cuts to the staffing budget and the threats to staff jobs due to restructuring.
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