UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 06/03/2026The theme of International Women's Day 2026 is Give To Gain. When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise. 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 06/03/2026When women thrive, we all rise. Knowledge, resources, infrastructure, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time all contribute to women's advancement. See also: www.internationalwomensday.com Download UCU's IWD poster here: UCU IWD A1 2025 v5b.inddinternationalwomensday.comInternational Women's Day 2026 themeFREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources - #IWD2026 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 06/03/2026When women thrive, we all rise. Knowledge, resources, infrastructure, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time all contribute to women's advancement. See also: www.internationalwomensday.com Download UCU's IWD poster here: UCU IWD A1 2025 v5b.inddinternationalwomensday.comInternational Women's Day 2026 themeFREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources - #IWD2026 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 06/03/2026When women thrive, we all rise. Knowledge, resources, infrastructure, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time all contribute to women's advancement. See also: www.internationalwomensday.com Download UCU's IWD poster here: UCU IWD A1 2025 v5b.inddinternationalwomensday.comInternational Women's Day 2026 themeFREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources - #IWD2026 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Today is #DisabilityPayGap day. The day when Disabled workers stop getting paid for the rest of the year. 033
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 12/11/2025It’s time for a change. Let’s end the #DisabilityPayGap 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Every year, Disabled workers earn £4,081 less than everyone else. In 2025, Disabled workers earn £78.40 less a week than non-disabled workers. The gap is more than the average house spends on food a week - £64.30. Disabled women get paid £3.80 an hour less than non-disabled men. 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Would you work a day without pay? How about 49? That’s how many days Disabled People will work without pay this year. 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 10/10/202511 October - The 2025 International Day of the Girl theme is "The girl I am, the change I lead : girls on the frontlines of crisis. This year's theme emphasises the role of girls in leading change, especially in times of crisis". More information: www.unicef.org/gender-equal...unicef.orgInternational Day of the Girl 2025The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Job insecurity, discrimination, unsafe working conditions, and unmanageable workloads are all barriers to good mental health. Take time out for yourself! Look after your mental health 0118
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 17/09/2025UCU is holding a webinar on Zoom entitled 'Visa holders and redundancies' on Thursday 2 October (13:00-14:00). To register use link below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Immigration lawyers Bindmans LLP will deliver a webinar on the implications of redundancy for migrant members on a visa.us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Visa Holders and Redundancies . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.A webinar for UCU members who hold a UK visa and are potentially facing redundancy 034
Reposted by UCU EqualityGreater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) @gmiau.bsky.social · 07/08/2025NEW BLOG POST: explaining the UK–France “one in, one out” treaty - which lets the UK return small boat arrivals to France, while taking in the same number who didn’t cross👇 It's branded a “safe route" but in reality it will force people into even more dangerous journeys, putting more lives at risk.gmiau.orgWhat we know about the UK–France ‘one in, one out’ small boats agreement - GMIAUWhat we know about the 'one in, one out' agreement on small boats between the UK and France, and what we think about it. 053
Reposted by UCU EqualityMaternity Action @maternityaction.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Self-employed women get a particularly raw deal from the UK's maternity pay system 🧵👇And a blog bit.ly/45cava5 121
Reposted by UCU EqualityJoint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants @jcwi-uk.bsky.social · 07/08/2025The “one in one out” policy benefits no one. Our Legal Director Laura Smith exposes the UK’s shady deal with France and the harm it will cause. 001
Reposted by UCU Equalityaldtu.bsky.social @aldtu.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Benefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers’ claims, say charities buff.ly/KHxoAb7 @hinabokharild.bsky.social @disabilityld.bsky.social @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social @inclusionlondon.bsky.social @danwhite1972.bsky.social @ucuequality.bsky.social @unitesharon.bsky.socialbuff.lyBenefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers’ claims, say charitiesExclusive: Charities say planned universal credit changes fail to account for progressive or fluctuating conditions 022
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 13/05/20251 in 4 adults is likely to experience a mental health condition and/or issue. These can affect any of us directly or indirectly. Having someone to talk to can make all the difference. 011
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Branches, through negotiations with the employer, can help shape the organisational culture from one where mental health is not discussed negatively, but instead with care and compassion. 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Increased work pressures, such as excessive workloads, fear of redundancies, and working within an environment where bullying is endemic, will most certainly impact members' mental health. 000
Reposted by UCU EqualityUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 07/05/2025Workers Day of Action for Trans Rights ⏰ Today! 📍Your workplace! Workers unite! Over 300+ trade unionists are taking part in a Day of Action at work to resist the Supreme Court ruling and EHRC interim update. Ideas below of what you can do! 2158
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Today 25th March, we solemnly commemorate The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 1. Acknowledge the past 2. Repair the present 3. Build a future of dignity and justice youtu.be/rSUeHrElDF4youtu.beVictims of Slavery & Transatlantic Slave Trade: Day of Remembrance (25 March) | United NationsYouTube video by United Nations 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Racial microaggressions in the workplace are described as 'Death by a thousand cuts'. Watch our series of Witness films to learn about the experiences of UCU Black members. www.ucu.org.uk/action-again...ucu.org.ukUCU week of action against workplace racism21-25 February 2021: week of action against workplace racism - Community accountability: an antiracism for abolitionist times 010
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 21/03/20251. Today marks the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. 2. Racism has no place in today's society. Raise awareness on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. 000
UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Act now: Please contact your MP inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an... to safeguard Disabled individuals from the cuts to welfare and benefits for Disabled people.inclusionlondon.org.ukAct Now: Write to Your MP About Welfare Benefit CutsTake Action, Today 100