Some demonstrations are more significant than others. Not simply because of their size but because of what they represent.
The response, yesterday, to Trump’s ‘America First’ inauguration speech, a slogan stolen from the American fascists of the 1930’s, was awe-inspiring.…
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The Government has been forced on the back foot after the Lords pushed through an amendment to the HE Bill which reaffirms what universities are for.
This is an important amendment, because it …
by Sean Vernell (UCU NEC and Vice Chair of FEC) and Tom Hickey (Brighton, ex-UCU NEC)
With the Trade Union Bill about to become an Act of Parliament, the organised labour movement has been weakened. This was an unnecessary setback. …
Under Rule 16.11, branches from 20 Higher Education institutions must pass this motion to require UCU to convene a HESC. Please use the wording below, especially …
The NEC met against a background of major threats to those working in Higher and Further education. The HE Bill had its third reading in parliament and passed, taking further steps towards privatisation of the sector …
The vote to call off the Higher Education pay dispute by a narrow majority is the logical conclusion of our union ‘leaderships’ failure to actually lead. This follows another narrow rejection of action in the Further Education pay consultation.
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Last weekend I went to see two exhibitions at the Royal Festival Hall. One was called We are all Human and showcased offender art and the other was the ‘photo journalist of the year’ exhibition. Each in their different ways …
UCU members in FE have voted to accept a 1% pay deal. Some 66% of members voted to accept the offer while 33% voted to reject the deal and move to an industrial action ballot. It is clear from this …
UCU Left urges a vote against accepting the pay offer and in favour of continuing industrial action in the pay consultation. UCU Higher Education Committee voted to include in the consultation information which contextualised the pay dispute within a wider …
London black members network are organising an event to share experiences of working in the sector, and discuss how black workers can begin to address discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
The details : Confronting Racism in our Colleges and …
