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Lincoln Branch of UCU

@uculincolnbranch.bsky.social

Social Media presence for the Lincoln University Branch of UCU, discussing all things inclusivity, equality, human rights, workers rights, and HE related! Contact us: ucu@lincoln.ac.uk

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Lincoln Branch of UCU@uculincolnbranch.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“Staff at the University of Lincoln fear they could lose their job as early as next month after the institution announced dozens of redundancies across its academic departments…UCU said 140 staff have been told their jobs are at risk in the latest cost-cutting, with 34 posts eventually being lost.”

Times Higher Education (THE)@timeshighered.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Staff at the University of Lincoln fear they could lose their job as early as next month after the institution announced dozens of redundancies across its academic departments. @twilliamsthe.bsky.social reports

Lincoln Branch of UCU@uculincolnbranch.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This week, University of Lincoln, have briefed 142 colleagues that ~33 roles need to be cut across 7 schools before Sept 2026. We are processing the news with members, and now in a collective consultation with the SLT. The rationale is as murky as ever. Send solidarity our way, more info to come

Lincoln Branch of UCU@uculincolnbranch.bsky.social · 6mo ago

UoL colleagues: please complete the Staff Experience Survey (open until the 27th). If you have views on One University values, workplace culture or trust in leadership, this is your chance to say how things really feel. The more staff who respond, the harder the results are to ignore.

Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 6mo ago

'Universities “recognise that we must continue to evolve to meet the country’s needs and to play our full part…in building long term prosperity,” said Malcolm Press, president of UUK.' Maybe start by explaining what we already do on this front, how, why and what the results have been to date? 1/2

Universities ramp up employer engagement as criticisms intensify

UUK announces new business engagement initiative as data suggests most young people see apprenticeships as viable alternative to higher education

timeshighereducation.com

Birmingham UCU@birminghamucu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

USS has now agreed to adopt UCU’s proposed three‑leg valuation framework for 2026 – putting best‑estimate assumptions centre stage, making prudence more transparent, and prioritising contribution stability. ​ www.ucu.org.uk/artic... 1/3

USS valuation methodology changes agreed - with more to do

The USS trustee board has recently concluded a review of the methodology to be used in the 2026 valuation and has confirmed that it intends to incorporate a number of UCU proposals.

ucu.org.uk

University of Nottingham UCU branch@uonucu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

While we continue to organise around our local campaign against compulsory redundancies and course closures, we also want to support our national branch as they fight back against all sorts of national and international threats. This includes the rise of far right and fascist politics in our country

A flier for the workers against the far right organising conference on Saturday, 21 February. Registration can be found at bit.ly/3YcDHuk
University of Nottingham UCU branch@uonucu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

This is why we strongly recommend that our members support these union members in their fight. Remember, we are in this together, standing in solidarity, and fighting the same fight. Sending strength and love to these comrades! www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...

Donate to Support University of Sheffield striking staff!, organized by Mark Pendleton

I'm the branch treasurer for the University of Sheffield University and… Mark Pendleton needs your support for Support University of Sheffield striking staff!

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Birmingham UCU@birminghamucu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

UCU members: MPs are considering an Early Day Motion on higher education pension cuts that condemns fire-and-rehire tactics, use of subsidiaries to undermine contracts, and threats of dismissal or pay freezes to force pension cuts. edm.parliament.uk/ea... 1/2

Higher education pension cuts - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches which are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through fire and rehire proposals and other approaches tantamount to forcing workers onto worse contracts, terms and conditions; further expresses alarm that such actions have triggered trade disputes at institutions such as Southampton Solent and Northumbria universities, where staff are facing threats of dismissal and permanent pay freezes, respectively, unless they agree to pension cuts; insists that using subsidiary companies to circumvent employment rights and to undermine pay, terms or conditions is unacceptable behaviour that simply serves to negatively impact industrial relations further in a sector already suffering from mass redundancies and industrial action; calls on the Office for Students immediately to investigate institutions accused by trade unions of undermining pension rights to establish whether they are failing in their duties, including those relating to good governance and protecting the interests of students; and further calls on the Government to take urgent steps to prevent pension cuts and a race to the bottom in higher education provision, including through legislative change if necessary.

edm.parliament.uk

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 7mo ago

ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives. We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.