Job cuts, falling pay and other cutbacks are devastating higher education. “It’s really hard to work in HE at the moment... I’ve worked in a warehouse before where the roof collapsed on us, and it was still probably an easier employer to work for than this place.” unison.org.uk/magazine/fea...

Great to have @andreaegangs.bsky.social @unison.org.uk General Secreatry on our @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social picket. Strike day 15 over needless compulsory redundancies. Joined by @drjogrady.bsky.social & @eisunion.bsky.social Andrea Bradley. All 4 unions inc @unitetheunion.bsky.social out today.

@unison.org.uk members @ @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social are on 15 days of strikes to stop needless threat of compulsory redundancies. Today unions are leafleting prospective students coming to an open day. Davena explains our struggle is for their right to decent education. @unisoninhe.bsky.social

Glasgow Caledonian University staff are on strike as up to 100 jobs are at risk of compulsory redundancy. Universities would not function without dedicated professional service staff, yet they face real-terms pay cuts and the constant thread of redundancy. #FundOurFuture #FundOurPay #Solidarity

Solidarity with staff across all three unions at Glasgow Caledonian University taking action to stop compulsory redundancies and protect essential services students rely on. ✊💜 Unions remain ready to work with the university on a solution that secures jobs and supports students buff.ly/mPb0PR1

Glasgow Caledonian University staff to strike for two weeks over compulsory redundancies

Security staff, cleaners, couriers, accommodation and registry workers at the university are set to walk out over the dispute

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❗Jobs are being slashed, courses cut and campuses closed at the 🎓 University of Essex. ✅ We need a new funding model for HE across the UK to defend jobs and save universities. 📝 Write to your MP today and ask them to support the UNISON #FundOurFuture campaign: action.unison.org.uk/page/193558/...

UNISON@unison.org.uk · last mo.

BBC news: Essex university staff walk out in Colchester over 400 job cuts. Staff and students are opposing the cuts, saying it will affect courses and opportunities. A great turnout on the picket line yesterday and a powerful message of solidarity: "You're not alone." 💚✊ buff.ly/qxLviH2

❗️Higher education faces a funding crisis across the UK ❗️ 💷 We need a new funding model to save universities, protect jobs, and deliver free education to all🎓 📨 Write to your MP today and ask them to support UNISON's #FundOurFuture campaign action.unison.org.uk/page/193558/... 📨

Let's fix the funding crisis in HE

I've asked my MP to support changes to university funding. Will you do the same, for all our sakes?

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Glasgow Caledonian University staff on strike over job cuts. "These staff play a crucial role in keeping the university running and supporting students. Losing up to 100 jobs would put even more pressure on those who remain and damage the services students depend on" UNISON buff.ly/yw0uada

Glasgow Caledonian University staff to strike over job cuts

Support staff, including IT workers, security, catering and student welfare, are due to walk out on Thursday

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UNISON members at Glasgow Caledonian university 🎓 are on strike today, fighting for jobs, education and the student experience.✊ You can support the UNISON campaign to save higher education and #FundOurFuture by writing to your MP today: action.unison.org.uk/page/193558/... 📝

@unisoninhe.bsky.social members at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social out on strike against needless compulsory redundancies today. £90 million in reserves and growing yet! At ACAS management refused to utilise reserves to avoid compulsory cuts and to work with unions jointly. @unison.org.uk

Davena Rankin @unison.org.uk Branch Secretary at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social sets out why our members are solidly out on strike today. Fighting for jobs, education and the student experience. Time for Alyn Smith MSP the new minister to step in and get this dispute sorted! @unisoninhe.bsky.social

The University of Brighton want to derecognise UNISON and the @ucu.org.uk.❗ UNISON SGE chair and the UNISON branch secretary for the University of Brighton took a break from TUC #Congress26 to speak to members of both unions. ✊ We will not allow the rights of members to be targeted in this way.

University and College Union (UCU)@ucu.org.uk · 2mo ago

The rain didn’t stop us. Today we stood proud against the University of Brighton’s outrageous threat to derecognise UCU. We will not let our members’ rights be trampled on. Like and share to stand with our members and send management a message: BACK DOWN.

🎓 Universities are an essential public service, crucial for the social, cultural and economic growth of the UK. 📨 Email your MP today and ask them to support the UNISON Fund Our Future campaign to defend jobs, save universities and deliver free education. action.unison.org.uk/page/193558/...

Let's fix the funding crisis in HE

I've asked my MP to support changes to university funding. Will you do the same, for all our sakes?

action.unison.org.uk

📽️ Throughout September, UNISON is making available a trio of films about climate change and green activism! You can watch these for FREE, all you need to do is register on our website here: unison.org.uk/news/2026/09... Sit back and enjoy! 🍿🍿🍿

Too hot to work? ☀️🌡️ Help us change the law. Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and severe. Write to your MP and help us secure stronger protection at work. unison.org.uk/news/2026/08...

What large tech companies refer to as 'artificial intelligence (AI)' is changing the way we interact with technology. If you're a UNISON member working in education we want to hear about your experiences of AI in and out of the workplace. Complete the survey: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7ZRO-134/a...

Congratulations to Arts University Bournemouth for becoming a real living wage employer. Winning in UNISON. #fundourfuture #fundourpay

This week has reminded us that the climate crisis is here and affects us all. UNISON's webinar 'Bargaining on Green Issues' encouraged members to take action in the workplace. The next webinar is on Climate change, intersectionality, and intergenerational justice. unison.org.uk/events/year-...

Climate change is significantly impacting worker safety and health, exposing them to higher daily temperatures and more frequent, severe heatwaves. Sign the union-backed petition to tell the HSE that we need a maximum working temperature. #heatwave www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...

We need a maximum working temperature

A red weather warning has been issued for some parts of the country. We need the rules to keep us all safe at work. Please sign the petition for a maximum working temperature.

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We need urgent action to defend jobs, campaign for free education, and to save universities from collapse. A full room of members are listening to speakers from the University of Essex, Cymru and Scotland at our NDC fringe rally. #FundOurFuture #fundourpay #uNDC26

Are you at #uNDC26? The higher education funding crisis affects us all. Join today's rally to fight cuts, defend jobs and promote HE as an essential public service. When? Today at 5:15pm Where? Syndicate 2, Brighton Centre #FundOurFuture #FundOurPay

UNISON@unison.org.uk · 5mo ago

Welcome to delegates at our National Delegate Conference #uNDC26 in Brighton! 💜 Conference info: unsn.uk/NDC26

Are you a delegate to National Delegate Conference? Join the campaign to save HE, Tuesday 16 June at 5:15pm in Syndicate 3. We'll be discussing the HE funding crisis and how we can fight cuts, defend jobs and promote HE as an essential public service. #FundOurFuture #FundOurPay

‼️After over a decade and a half of real-terms pay cuts, staff working in higher education 🎓 deserve better. Our consultation with members closes at 12 noon 🕛 tomorrow - have your voice heard and REJECT the offer. unsn.uk/4uZCtkH

Higher Education Pay Consultation 2026 - UNISON National

The consultation Our consultation on this year’s higher education pay offer is now open and closes at 12 noon on 5 June 2026. This is an on-line ballot only. This is your opportunity to have your say ...

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🏁 This is your last call to participate in UNISON’s 2026/27 higher education pay consultation, which closes at 12 noon TOMORROW! 🏁 HE is in crisis, use your voice and make a difference 💜 unsn.uk/4uZCtkH @UNISONinHE

‼️UNISON's consultation with members on higher education 🎓 pay 💷 closes at noon on 5 June⌛. Another pay cut 📉 is not good enough and staff deserve better. If you missed the email, you can have your voice heard here: unison.tfaforms.net/322 #fundourfuture #fundourpay

Higher Education Pay Consultation 2026 - UNISON National

The consultation Our consultation on this year’s higher education pay offer is now open and closes at 12 noon on 5 June 2026. This is an on-line ballot only. This is your opportunity to have your say ...

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Another year another pay cut for staff working in higher education. UNISON members are being asked to make their voices heard, with a recommendation to REJECT the offer. You have until 12 noon on 5 June 2026 to have your say. #fundourfuture #fundourpay

Higher Education Pay Consultation 2026 - UNISON National

Pay negotiations for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) covered by New JNCHES have now concluded with another below inflation pay offer. Pay offer The joint trade unions met with the Universities an...

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Do you work in Higher Education? Are you struggling after years of below inflation offers and the continuing cost of living crisis? Have your say on this years pay offer - check your emails and click the link to take part in our consultation. unsn.uk/4uZCtkH @UNISONinHE

Higher Education Pay Consultation 2026 - UNISON National

Pay negotiations for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) covered by New JNCHES have now concluded with another below inflation pay offer. Pay offer The joint trade unions met with the Universities…

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I met Bridget Philipson yesterday alongside Ivan Bonsell of our Higher Education Service Group and @drjogrady.bsky.social of the UCU. We raised the funding crisis facing our universities, which is threatening the livelihoods of our members, and made the case for a comprehensive solution.

🌡️🔥 Being too hot at work risks staff health and productivity. UNISON says legal maximum workplace temperatures and investment to adapt to climate change are long overdue. Read more ⬇️ unsn.uk/4nBn4Va