UCU Left members elected to the NEC stand in full solidarity with Unite UCU members representing those who work for the union, with the elected Black Members Standing Committee (BMSC), and with Black UCU members, in the labour to make …
UCU Left statement
Collective decision-making is the very basis of collective action and collective bargaining
Why Palestine is a trade union issue – stand with Gaza
Another demo and another half a million people take to the streets in London. Across the globe on Saturday millions marched for Palestine – 120 cities across 45 countries. Compared even to the great anti-war movement of 2003 this movement …
A dereliction of duty – HEC fails to give a lead
15 December 2023
This Friday’s Higher Education Committee (HEC) meeting was called to discuss next steps in the current 2023/24 Four Fights dispute. It follows Wednesday’s Branch Delegate Meeting, which showed a very wide consensus among the 110 UCU reps …
Assessing an epic battle: the UCU strike at Brighton University
The long-running strike by UCU members at University of Brighton ended on 10th November. What we believe to be the longest ever strike in UK HE history, certainly the longest by UCU, lasted 129 days. In fact, as the walk-out …
UCU Left Pre Congress Meeting
UCU’s annual Congress takes place at a crucial time for the union and with its leadership under increasing scrutiny.
As we gather in Glasgow, Higher Education branches will probably still be participating in a UK-wide marking and assessment boycott, with …
Consultation open • Vote Reject on 4 Fights, Reject on USS!
JNCHES working parties
“UCU members are currently debating what to do in terms of the way forward in the disputes around …
UCU LEFT STATEMENT ON USS AND 4FIGHTS
Analysis of the employers’ offer and a strategy to win
Considerable confusion has descended on the disputes since the General Secretary’s podcast and e-ballot, and the decision of the HE Committee (HEC) to reject the UCEA ‘final offer’ and to …
UCU left candidate wins Vice President election
UCU left candidate, Maria Chondrogianni won the VP election. It was a vote for taking our fight to the employers and against pausing that fight. This is the most important lay position in the union, with the Vice President becoming …