SAVE THE DATE SUPPORT US IN OUR CAMPAIGN FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE Come along & support the Annual Orgreave Rally organised by the Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign, commemorating the 42nd anniversary of the police riot at Orgreave & celebrating the great Miners’ Strike of 1984/5

Our branch marched in the Together Against the Far Right march on Saturday, alongside the other UCU branches and 500,000.

These folk make great political theatre: educating, entertaining, inspiring! And touring to venues all around Britain.

🎬 'The Man With The Plan' 🎞 "Sands Films announce the release of 'The Man With The Plan', their latest film, written and directed by Christine Edzard and starring Simon Callow as William Beveridge." pressat.co.uk/releases/sim...

#GeorgiaProtests from Kutaisi, over 3,000 years old city from western Georgia Day 4️⃣8️⃣7️⃣🇬🇪🇪🇺 📸 Netgazeti

It was indeed huge, friendly & uplifting. Great singing 🎵 ⏬️

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported this Crowdfunder so far we are 15% funded with still quite a bit of time to pledge if you could help in anyway RP or pledge that would be brilliant: Thank you @CWU for your donation it's very much appreciated

ORGREAVE INQUIRY TO COMMENCE We are pleased that the Government is finally launching the start of the Orgreave Inquiry. We are disappointed that it has taken so long for the Home Office to come to this stage, we are relieved that work will now begin otjc.org.uk/orgreave-tru...

⏬️ I love getting annoyed with the glorious technicolour graphic novel adaptation of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. ⏬️ And I love getting annoyed in the company of others in an audience for the theatrical adaptation by @townsendprod.bsky.social It's on tour now. Brighton tonight! 🎭

🎭 ⏬️ In Scarborough next month. In Brighton tonight! For more tour dates see @townsendprod.bsky.social and www.townsendproductions.org.uk/shows/a-new-...

📚 This looks like an interesting read ⏬️

Walking with the Weavers - join the commemorative hikes on the bicentennial of the Lancashire Uprising - a great project. www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...

These folk make great political theatre: educating, entertaining, inspiring! And touring to venues all around Britain.

Have you ever faced violence, abuse or intimidation at work? @tuc.org.uk is collecting workers' experiences* to push for better protections from employers, regulators and government 👇Survey closes on 13 April *All responses anonymous with the option to share your contact details

🚨We're backing the Together Alliance demo: 28th March! Join over 100 organisations, including trade unions, campaigns, and civil society groups! togetheralliance.org.uk/getting-there Many local coaches incl from Milton Keynes (free for union members)

A very interesting discussion. I guess we'll soon be able to watch a recording on the @resolutionfoundation.org Youtube channel.

We can't yet buy Ragged Trousered Philanthropists toilet paper (watch the video) but if you have a few quid to spare you can ask @rickardsisters.com to send a copy of their fabulous graphic novel version to a school library: rickardsisters.com/product/ragg... m.youtube.com/watch?v=OKht...

A great chat between @rickardsisters.com and @panelborders.bsky.social recorded recently at @cartooncounty.bsky.social event in Brighton. m.youtube.com/watch?v=OKht...

These folk make great political theatre: educating, entertaining, inspiring! And touring to venues all around Britain.

A powerful message from three of our amazing SU officers on the damage being done to Goldsmiths by its management and why it matters. We’re forever grateful for our students’ support, an in awe of the incredible political work they do! www.goldsmithssu.org/news/article...

⏬️ This looks like a great event ⏬️ For some activist art I'd urge people to follow @townsendprod.bsky.social 🎭 & @rickardsisters.com 📚

A shocking new investigation by Index reveals that Emily (not her real name), a school librarian in Greater Manchester, faced disciplinary action after stocking the book Men Who Hate Women. Nearly 200 books were targeted. 1/4 By @katiedd.bsky.social

One of the books targeted is a graphic novel of 1984. I kid you not.

This is a deeply concerning pattern — using TUPE as a mechanism to erode terms and conditions while avoiding statutory protections. Birmingham UCU stands with Coventry UCU. This is why every member counts. ✊

The destruction of #UKHE continues apace. Government's failure to secure a vital sector will be a huge source of shame a couple of years down the line. Just wish they could feel that shame already and DO SOMETHING.

An outrageous attack on workers by the organisation that calls itself Coventry University. ⤵️

The arrogance of the university "bosses" who have managed to secure for themselves the role and title of vice chancellor. Too many chancers & charlatans. ⬇️

📻 @dacemoglumit.bsky.social talks about pro-worker AI to Stephanie Flanders on this podcast. There's insufficient regulation & insufficient competition in the tech sector. And the tech bros' obsession with general AI is wrong-headed. We need to use AI for things 1/2 www.podchaser.com/podcasts/tru...

#OtD 17 Mar 1920, right-wing Kapp Putsch, which aimed to roll back the changes since the 1918 German revolution, collapsed due to a strike of 12 million people, biggest in German history. For more on the defeat of the Kapp Putsch: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8906...

Things have to be serious for workers to go on strike. No one takes this decision lightly. But taking collective action in pursuit of justice at work, or to defend ourselves & our colleagues can be uplifting & good for the soul - and we can have fun doing it. 🎶 🎉 📣 Solidarity! #JoinAUnion

Staff in #UCU at Heriot-Watt Uni #Edinburgh out on #StPatricksDay for the first of 9 days of action to defend jobs, languages & Scholar online learning As part of fight across HE in Scotland to defend jobs @timeshighered.bsky.social @theferret.scot @edinburghlive.co.uk

☘️ “May the blessing of St Patrick’s Day light the path of peace across the world”. 🕊 ⏬️

BREAKING 🚨: Bentley to cut 150 jobs as Trump tariffs hit 🏭 The Crewe based luxury car-maker has suffered a 40% drop in profits 🚗

Thanks to STV for their coverage of our long running dispute. Our branch has looked at the figures and believe that further staff cuts are unjustified and will cause irreparable damage to the University of Dundee. Join us on our picket lines today and tomorrow, all morning. #SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni

📣 Solidarity with colleagues at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social ⤵️

In February, we sent Starbucks some very reasonable solutions to finishing our contracts. And it would only cost Starbucks less than one day's sales. We're looking forward to Starbucks's response to our proposals. www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/s...

🎭 After Durham (@redhillsdurham.bsky.social) Birmingham ⏬️ And in between, The Ironworks in Brighton on Friday 27th. @townsendprod.bsky.social on tour, bringing brilliant radical theatre to the people. www.townsendproductions.org.uk

🎭 Sold out in Liverpool this week. If you're in the Durham area book up for next week! ⏬️ www.townsendproductions.org.uk

The protest calling for an end to rail outsourcing on Northern Trains in Leeds today, continues to grow.

✊@ucunorthumbria.bsky.social are on strike again this week to fight pay and pension injustice @northumbriauni.bsky.social! Monday: CLC and City – followed by Craftivism session, 12.30 @UNITE Building 🖌️🎨. Tuesday: City only – followed by Pensions Teachout, 1PM @Brunswick Methodist Church 👛📈📉.

The University of Essex plans to close their Southend campus and cut up to 400 jobs — around one in five staff! But the staff and students are fighting back. Sign their petition to stop the cuts, save Southend, and protect education www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...

#OtD 16 Mar 1968 the Mỹ Lai massacre took place in Vietnam, in which around 500 unarmed villagers were murdered by US troops and others raped. One US helicopter crew saw and landed to stop the killing and reported it, but the army retaliated against them workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e14-...

✊🏽✊🏿IRON LADIES✊🏾✊🏻 Women of the Miners Strike are captured by "Iron Ladies" - Join the FILM SCREENING followed by a panel chaired by BTUC's own Alison Dingle! SUNDAY 15 MARCH - 2PM Midlands Arts Centre - Cannon Hill Park - B12 9QH Tickets & Trailer: macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/iron-...

Digraceful employment pratice by British university @universityofessex.bsky.social

In 2023, the Conservatives cut the bank surcharge tax from 8% to 3%. Restoring this to 8% would raise £9 billion over the next four years. Last year, banks made over £35 billion in profits, with average bonuses of £20,000. It's time for banks to pay their fair share.