With the start of the new academic year, remember to respect important religious holidays when requested, as the university's calendar puts members of minoritised faiths in the position of having to request time off. More at www.leedsucu.org.uk/respecting-r...

Our sister unions will also be balloting soon so we stand together in the sector.

Really helpful post here about the upcoming ballot which you'll have seen an email about on Monday. #WeAreTheUniversity - vote yes to: ▶️protect jobs and prevent cuts ▶️defend the agreements that support our work ▶️demand a pay uplift.

Parental leave open meeting, today on Zoom 12-1pm. Members got an email with details yesterday and non-members can email ucu@leeds to get them. We want to know your experiences and are commited to making the university a family friendly workplace.

Solidarity

Solidarity ✊

Deadline 5pm today! Don’t forget to vote. More info here and in our Leeds branch email dated 21/07/2025

Please sign and share this @divestuss.bsky.social petition requesting that USS 'commit urgently to divest from fossil fuels and use our money to transition companies to clean energy.' divestuss.org/petition-uss

Join us in signing and sharing this petition to prevent layoffs of over 400 people (both academic & professional services staff) at Lancaster University. We are all at risk and it's a scary time.

Yesterday's @theguardian.com full-page ad signed by UCU and 50+ orgs demanding a bold, fair and legal climate plan. Govt has 100 days to act or risk breaking climate law again. We need warm homes, clean air, green jobs and a liveable future. Tell the PM: tr.ee/O9BL0d

Bradford University staff are striking to stop £16m in cuts. ❌ 460 jobs at risk 📚 Courses slashed More strike days planned this week and August. ✊Show your support.

The UK government is blocking Palestinian students in Gaza from taking up UK scholarships. Some have been killed while waiting @theguardian.com We’ve written to the Home Secretary demanding action and @drjogrady.bsky.social will be on @lbc.co.uk at 4 PM urging the govt to step in. tr.ee/HjzPtS

Want to hear from UCU’s negotiators before you vote? Join the online member briefing: 🗓️ THIS Friday 14:00-15:30 📝 Register by Friday 11am: Ask questions. Get the facts. VOTE. www.ucu.org.uk/HEconsultati...

EGM now! Come and join us on Zoom. Details emailed yesterday lunchtime from ucu@leeds

At the national PSC march for Palestine in London on 18 January, the Met clamped down on the right to protest. Following the march charges were brought against prominent activists, including former NEU executive member, Alex Kenny. 22 union leaders speak out against it. neu.org.uk/latest/press...

Current Leeds branch officers and our former hon sec reunited at #DurhamMinersGala today. Stay cool comrades!

Current Leeds branch officers and our former hon sec reunited at #DurhamMinersGala today. Stay cool comrades!

Marching with Agnes today because we promised we’d come to this year’s #DurhamMinersGala together. Rest in power comrade, we miss you x 📸 for poster photo Chris Tregenza @uonucu.bsky.social @leedsucu.bsky.social @redhillsdurham.bsky.social #BigMeeting #DurhamMiners

Free free Palestine!

Our statement on the Labour government’s escalating authoritarian crackdown on the Palestine solidarity movement. We will not be silenced. We are the majority. We urge you to join us on the streets of London next Saturday (19 July) and march for Palestine.

Solidarity with BCU UCU! Please sign and share their petition.

The new episode of the LeedsUCU podcast is all about the branch's campaigning work and the role of the campaigns officer (which will be up for election in September). Search LeedsUCU in your podcast app, or, for direct links and transcripts, see www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/pod...

A delegation from our branch joined our comrades at University of Bradford, striking over plans to make £16m of cuts, slash hundreds of jobs and close multiple courses. Solidarity!

Solidarity with colleagues at KCL! kcl.web.ucu.org.uk/2025/06/11/c...

Yesterday, a delegation from our branch joined the protest at Forged Solutions, Sheffield. The arms factory is producing parts of F-35 fighter jets, used to drop 2,000lb bombs on the Gaza Strip. We stand against the destruction of life, homes and the ecosystem of Gaza. Free Palestine!

New! LeedsUCU podcast: we discuss the trade unions’ meeting with the VC about the ‘white paper’ and changes to the university trans policy without proper consultation.

New! LeedsUCU podcast: we discuss the trade unions’ meeting with the VC about the ‘white paper’ and changes to the university trans policy without proper consultation.

A delegation from our branch joined the strike rally in Newcastle - we stand in solidarity with striking workers standing up for the future of HE!

Solidarity with @newcastleucu.bsky.social and all branches taking action in defence of jobs and conditions right now. We’re in Newcastle today for a national demo to #DefendHE #NoRedundancies #DefendEducation #StopTheCuts t.co/ZzwgiJ3gSs

We're at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social staff benefits fair to encourage colleagues to #JoinUCU www.ucu.org.uk/join

Our @ucu.org.uk #UCU branches + committees starter pack now has @ucudmu.bsky.social @leicesterucu.bsky.social @beourhope.bsky.social @ljmucu.bsky.social added - welcome to BlueSky! Make sure you update by following all on the list :)

Please get in touch if you’re a @leedsucu.bsky.social member and planning to / able to attend the demo for Higher Ed in Newcastle on Wednesday this week - we are taking our banner!

The ‘white paper’ on senior management plans for the University of Leeds has been published, but what does it mean? Hear some initial thoughts from @leedsucu.bsky.social branch officers on this special edition of the LeedsUCU podcast. Links and transcript at www.leedsucu.org.uk/leedsucu-pod...

The ‘white paper’ on senior management plans for the University of Leeds has been published, but what does it mean? Hear some initial thoughts from @leedsucu.bsky.social branch officers on this special edition of the LeedsUCU podcast. Links and transcript at www.leedsucu.org.uk/leedsucu-pod...

🔊New @leedsucu podcast special out now🔊: initial reactions on senior management’s ‘white paper’. Search 'LeedsUCU' wherever you get your podcasts*. Remember to follow or subscribe so you get notified for new episodes. Transcripts of all episodes are here: www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podca

New 'branch news' episode of the @leedsucu podcast is out now! For your bite-size bite of branch news search 'LeedsUCU' wherever you get your podcasts*. Remember to follow or subscribe so you get notified for new episodes. Transcripts of all episodes are at www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/pod...

Picnic Reminder: we’ll be on Woodhouse Moor (see email for exact spot) from about 12:45-2pm for a BYO picnic lunch today - see you soon!

Picnic lunch 1245-2pm today Friday Woodhouse Moor: maps.app.goo.gl/JQE2JPZAhrYa... - look for pink hats! More socials soon

Solidarity with Keele colleagues

Today and tomorrow! 1.Join UCU members today 1pm outside LUU to mark Nabka day & share actions to answer call of Palestinian trade union comrades: www.workersinpalestine.org/the-calls-la... 2.Picnic lunch 1245-2pm Friday: maps.app.goo.gl/JQE2JPZAhrYa... - look for pink hats! More socials soon

This week: 1. Join UCU members Thursday 1pm outside LUU to mark Nabka day & share actions to answer call of Palestinian trade union comrades: www.workersinpalestine.org/the-calls-la... 2. Picnic lunch 1245-2pm Friday: maps.app.goo.gl/JQE2JPZAhrYa... - look for gazebo. More social gatherings soon!

Leeds UCU supports trans and non binary people's rights today and every day, and for the workplace day of action we are making badges in the Edward Boyle library. See email yesterday about other ways to get involved with motion writing for next general meeting and our Equalities Working Group.

Sheffield UCU took part in the Workers Day of Action on Trans Rights from our picket lines today! The UK Trade Union movement stands behind our trans siblings #tradeunionists4transrights

2 upcoming events (7 + 10 May): 1) 7 May Trade Unionists for Trans Rights Day of Action (tiny.cc/4evi001) 2) 10 May UCU Protect Education Now rally, London www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally — let us know your travel plans so we can liaise with Yorks & Humber regional office (some travel £ may be available)

Happy International Workers Day! Solidarity with all workers + love especially to striking members @bcu-ucu.bsky.social @ducu.bsky.social @newcastleucu.bsky.social @uniteucu.bsky.social out on strike today & @sheffielducu.bsky.social striking yesterday & to all branches in dispute. We’re with you!

We have clear branch policy in solidarity with @uniteucu.bsky.social and are writing again to the GS calling for urgent resolution of this dispute. Uni of Leeds #UCU members if you’re in Leeds tomorrow please visit the picket outside the regional office on St Paul’s St 0830-0930 if you can!

We’ve been trying to add @ucuhallam.bsky.social and @birminghamucu.bsky.social to our branches and committees starter pack but there seems to be a glitch in the system - it doesn’t look like you’re there to us but do these accounts show as members of the pack to others?

2 of our branch officers paid a solidarity visit to @uniteucu.bsky.social’s picket line this morning. Our branch has written again to the GS calling for urgent resolution of this dispute. We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing impact on #UCU staff and on UCU’s ability to function as a union.

Solidarity ✊

Solidarity with our Unite colleagues