On Saturday 9th June, around 80 UCU members, all but one or two of whom attended this year’s congress two weeks ago, came together in London for a meeting to discuss After UCU Congress…where next?
The meeting was called by …
A democratic UCU – defend the right to dissent
A model motion for branches
When passed, please email to a UCULEFT or sympathetic NEC member asking for it to be raised at the next NEC.
A democratic UCU – defend the right to dissent
Branch notes:
- The closure
The two souls of trade unionism: the fight for democratic control of UCU
I have attended every UCU Congress since its formation and quite a few NATFHE ones too. But I have never seen anything quite like this one. Delegates witnessed remarkable scenes as staff walked out of Congress in protest at motions …
FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO DISSENT
Staff walkouts shutdown UCU congress. Both morning and afternoon sessions were brought to a halt by the walkout of UCU employees.
The issue at stake was the right of UCU Congress delegates to represent members’ criticisms of the conduct …
AoC refuses to discuss this year’s pay claim: #FEfightsback
The AoC have delivered an ultimatum to UCU: end the disputes over the 2017/18 pay claim or we will not enter negotiations over the 2018/19 claim.
This is a declaration of war.
UCU national officers are united in condemning this …
UCU Transformed day school: A great start!
150 delegates representing 54 colleges and universities attended the London Region hosted UCU Transformed activist day school. It was an inspiring day. Delegates discussed and debated how to continue the process of turning UCU into a democratic fighting union, building …
John McDonnell sends solidarity to striking FE lecturers
”I send you my full support and solidarity in the action you are taking. I am so proud of you all for standing up to fight for decent pay and conditions. For years this government has refused to recognise the
… NEC REPORT 16 MARCH 2018
Summary of report:
General Secretary’s report
Subscription rates
Prioritisation of motions for Congress
Changes to standing orders for how Congress/sector conferences were run.
General Secretary’s report
The NEC met for the first time since the momentous …
SIGN THE PETITION: Demand #NoChange to USS Pension: Fight for the ‘status quo’
On Tuesday 13 March, UCU members in their thousands voted, emailed, tweeted, lobbied and protested against the outcome of the UCU and UUK negotiation. Members argued that to accept this offer would be ‘#Capitulation’.
There were many reasons why members …
Thank you, from Nita – newly-elected UCU Vice President
The result on Tuesday has been humbling, exciting and extraordinary; being voted in as UCU Vice President is an honour in itself, but what is more exceptional is how I got here. I don’t want this to sound like a …