Amazing turnout today on Day 4 of our picket to rule out compulsory redundancies.
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Workers at the prestigious medical journal The Lancet are striking for the first time in its 200 year history over inadequate pay. The work they do is essential for advancing medical research and for public health and wellbeing. @nujofficial.bsky.social
Like singing? Got any songs you'd like to lead? The Leeds TUC Singalong is coming up in less than a month and the organisers are looking to finalise the song book asap - DM us here if you'd like to lead a song, and we'll pass the message on! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leeds-tuc-...
Leeds TUC International singalong
Come to another of Leeds TUC legendary songalongs while we are hosting the youth delegation from Dortmund TUC.
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Our massive strike action for the fall begins on Wednesday, but we will be facing some intense financial hardship to do so. Please consider supporting our members by donating to our solidarity fund. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £10000 to support the Nottingham UCU hardship fund – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to support the Nottingham UCU hardship fund. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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Two events to show unity against the Far Right are happening tomorrow Saturday 26th of September in our region. Gather at 1130 in the Peace Gardens Sheffield and at 1200 at the Bull Ring in Wakefield.
It’s Pension Awareness Day so take the time to check your USS today. Free events happening about Pensions tomorrow (Wednesday) available here: pensionawarenessday.com #pensionawarenessday
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We are devastated by the loss of our much-loved Megan Povey who died yesterday. She was stalwart member of Leeds UCU, and AUT before it, with decades of commitment to social justice, our union, and our wider movement. We opened this post to share memories of Megan: www.leedsucu.org.uk/megan-povey/
Tomorrow midday is our deadline for department rep and committee roles for 2026-2027. You need two nominations and to accept these nominations if you want to stand. More info on our website: www.leedsucu.org.uk
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Graduating this week? Celebrate and support staff members with a stylish sash! Come get yours at the UCU Glasgow branch office, 68 Oakfield Ave 🩷 Tag us in your sash pics!
The workload survey closes tomorrow Tuesday 30th June! See Friday's campaigns bulletin for more information and the link.
@leedsucu.bsky.social · 5mo agoHave you done the UCU Workload survey yet? Read more about it and find the link at the top of this week's UCU campaigns bulletin, just landing in inboxes. #workload #ucu
this coming Monday 22nd June 1-2pm we have a face to face Know your rights workshop led by two of our wonderful reps. See email from mon 15th for details.
A damning 97%. That's how many University of Lincoln staff who voted have lost confidence in senior management, after the university cut a third of its workforce and refused to rule out more compulsory redundancies. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1454...
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UCU - Staff at Northumbria University to be balloted for strike action in job cuts row www.ucu.org.uk/article/14548
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Lots on in Leeds UCU branch at the moment. See today's email bulletin for details. Events coming up: - General meeting with speakers from Nottingham and Sheffield Mon 15 June - Drop in about committee positions Tues 16 June - Know your rights session Mon 22 June - Durham Miners' Gala Sat 11 July
A quick overview of why we are taking industrial action, the current status of our fight, and how you can support those taking action. #UoN #UniversityOfNottingham #UCU #UoNUCU #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Get involved in your union! Emails went out today about department rep and committee positions for the coming year. Join us! #strongertogether
Equality is not conditional. Dignity at work is not negotiable. The EHRC Code of Practice has been published. UCU is examining it urgently. This is a significant and unsettling moment and we will not leave branches to navigate it alone. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1451...
Solidarity with colleagues at Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire UCU@uhertfordshireucu.bsky.social · 6mo agoOn Friday afternoon before the Bank Holiday, colleagues in the Humanities department were called to a meeting on Tuesday. They were informed that the University Portfolio Review had decided that English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, History & Creative Writing UG degrees would close
Today! Meet at the Sign for Art sculpture between Ziff and Great Hall to walk down to together. Look for pink hats.
Would you like to join our branch committee? Details below.
@leedsucu.bsky.social · 7mo ago📢Nominations open for the UCU branch committee for 2026-2027! More details in our email sent 24/03 and here: www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/sta... - deadline for nominations 20/05. Please get involved! Current committee members are happy to answer questions - just email ucu at leeds.ac.uk.🔊
Reduce Your UCU Subscription Cost by Claiming Tax Relief As we’ve entered a new tax year, it’s a great time to remind #UCU members that you may be able to reduce the cost of your union subscription by claiming tax relief from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Click the link for more details.
Reduce Your UCU Subscription Cost by Claiming Tax Relief – Loughborough UCU
As we’ve entered a new tax year, it’s a great time to remind UCU members that you may be able to reduce the cost of your union subscription by claiming tax relief from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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Our Fair deal Flamingo, Worker BEE, and Complusory Chicken might be full of hot air but they are not as inflated as the SSR figures HWU put out this week to justify keeping CR to get rid of a tiny number of staff. No compulsory redundancy No need for compulsory redundancy #Heriot-Watt #ucu
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University and College Union (UCU)@ucu.org.uk · 7mo agoWhat Sheffield Hallam colleagues are facing: - Axing of 200 jobs. - Gutting of pensions. - Outsourcing of staff to a private company. Third consecutive year of cuts. Enough. Ballot opens 31 March. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1445...
(1/2) Huge Win on #USS Pension Valuations: @ucu.org.uk have successfully negotiated a change to the methodology to be used for future USS Pension Scheme valuations which will benefit all members... #LboroUCU #UCU
Huge Win on USS Pension Valuations – Loughborough UCU
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✊✊✊THIS IS THE ONE! Today's @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social picket line and rally banger! 👉👉👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbyrOBVDtR4. See you there.
📢Nominations open for the UCU branch committee for 2026-2027! More details in our email sent 24/03 and here: www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/sta... - deadline for nominations 20/05. Please get involved! Current committee members are happy to answer questions - just email ucu at leeds.ac.uk.🔊
Standing for election to the UCU committee - UCU University of Leeds Branch
UCU members who work for the University of Leeds elect a branch committee every year at the Annual General Meeting in May, to conduct the day-to-day business of the branch in-between the general meetings of all members. (General meetings of … Read more
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