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The trade union for staff at the University of Glasgow. 📥 : ucug@glasgow.ac.uk glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk

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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Learn about the important work done by our Health & Safety reps in our new blog post: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/09/22/y... Then contact us for more information on joining our H&S Working Group!
You'll Thank Us Later: the essential role of union health and safety representatives, but let’s not ignore the career benefits too.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wonderful support from students for the demonstration against GTA cuts tomorrow 12pm opposite the Main Gate ✊ Our PGRs braving the rain yesterday and today raise awareness to new students at Glasgow what impact their job losses will have on their student experiences!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When the VC earns £26,583 per month compared to the less than £22,000 per year for most PhDs, it's a slap in the face when he says the University will have to make “tough choices” just as it posts a budget surplus. Join us to protest GTA budget cuts opposite University Library at 12pm, 17th Sept ✊️
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨 DEMONSTRATION 17 SEPT 🚨 PGRs and University colleagues will be demonstrating opposite the University Main Gate on Thursday 17th September from 12pm against the cut to the extended workforce budget.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Wonderful turnout for our consultative ballot so far!! 🙌 Get your vote in before it CLOSES TOMORROW and show management the strength of our membership 💪
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Join the rally to rule out compulsory redundancies at the University of Dundee. Tuesday 8th September 12:30pm Bonar Hall, Nethergate, Dundee. The cuts are not justified and will harm to the city and region. All welcome!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Calling all UCU Glasgow members: Today is GTVO Day! So get your vote in (link in email "Consultative Ballot on Industrial Action Against University Cuts") and remind a friend to do the same! And if you want to do more, come to our GTVO session & lunch at 12pm, and our ballot Q&A on Zoom at 2pm 🗳️
It's GTVO Day for UCU Glasgow! Here's what to do: 
1) Vote in the consultative e-ballot (in your inbox)
2) Remind 1 friend to vote too!
Swipe for advanced instructionsUCUG GetsTVO!

So you're enthusiastic! Here's what else you can do:
3) Join our ballot Q&A online at 2pm today
4) Come to our office (68 Oakfield Ave) at 12pm for our GTVO session today, lunch provided!)
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Sam Rutherford (he/him) @echomikeromeo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Really good & useful blog post from members of our branch's finance committee about the situation at our place:
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Raj @lordofthemoon.com · 22/07/2026
For colleagues at @glasgow.ac.uk this is worth reading, alongside the latest in this series: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/07/22/w... TL;DR: * we have reserves of >£600m * income is growing (at a time of shrinking international numbers) * staff costs are low All implying that austerity is a choice
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"Austerity FOMO is thus different from the general shock doctrine in at least one respect ... it is an attempt to fabricate a crisis which does not yet exist, at least not in the form it is being presented." Read the full blog post here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/07/22/w...
Squidward looks out the window towards Spongebob and Patrick and the text "cuts". Title reads "Austerity FOMO - new UCUG blog out now!"
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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Our new single, 'The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers' will be launched at 226 Gallowgate (in the heart of The Calton) on 30 August. It's a banger. Come along! Pass it on!
Poster for the launch of The Tenementals' next single. Contains event details and the artwork for the single itself.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Campaign update from @ucuscotland.bsky.social - Save HE: Stop the Cuts! ✊ ucuscotland.wordpress.com/2026/07/13/s...
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Save HE: Stop the Cuts!
Campaign update – July 2026 Last month, on 4 June, UCU Scotland president Chris O’Donnell, along with vice-president Cecile Menard and officials, Mary Senior and Murdo Mathison, met the Minister fo…
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Ali @meltedliso.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Another university, with a surplus — let me emphasise that — with a SURPLUS, throws fuel on an imaginary fire. What is the real agenda?
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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
This downscaling is part of the UK-wide casualisation of TA/TF working conditions, which is making it increasingly difficult for PGRs to navigate academia. This is unacceptable!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Congratulations to everyone who graduated from the University of Glasgow this year 💐 You've made us all so proud, and it means a lot that so many of you support us too! Big up to all students and staff fighting to stop the cuts 👏
Staff and students wearing "Stop the cuts" UCU sashes
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social, our Treasurer responded to announcement of cuts, "Unlike other Scottish universities Glasgow's finances are in good shape. The University holds over £1.3 billion in unrestricted reserves, with £645.7 million in liquid funds." www.heraldscotland.com/news/2622742...
Glasgow University to cut jobs amid drop in international students
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
“By cutting the GTA budget, not only is a major financial lifeline taken away from PGRs, but inevitably this means an increased workload for permanent staff, who are already overstretched and burned out.” - Rory Hamilton, UCUG PGR Rep. Read full article here: thetab.com/2026/06/25/g...
 Glasgow uni plans to cut graduate teaching assistant budget by 62 per cent in social sciences

A document seen by The Glasgow Tab revealed GTA funding would drop from £536k to £200k, due to a predicted fall in student numbers
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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Strike at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh over job cuts #StopTheCuts #SaveHE news.stv.tv/east-central...
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Queen Margaret University staff strike over job cuts on graduation days
The dispute comes amid plans to save £4 million from staffing costs.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
“I attended the International Conference Against War, organised by @stwc.bsky.social. At a time of rising military spending at the expense of the welfare state, I trust UCUG will add our voice to the trade union struggle against war and militarism.” - Vladimir Unkovski-Korica, Organising Officer
UCUG @ the International Conference Against War
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
“During Refugee Week, we had the opportunity to take part in UNISON's Sanctuary Lunchtime Connections. We shared messages of support for @unison-uofg.bsky.social & Glasgow School of Art's statement on divestment from arms and student activism on campus.” - Mariel Goulart, Anticasualisation Officer
Sanctuary lunchtime connections organised by UNISON Uog
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We note the recent statement from the Principal that the budget for 2026-27, approved at Court this week, anticipates a further programme of cuts. Join us at our EGM this week to discuss and plan how our branch can mobilise to resist these cuts 💪
Come to the UCU Glasgow EGM to mobilise our branch response to the university's budget announcement. Thursday July 2nd. 12-12:30pm lunch, 12:30-2pm EGM. McIntyre Building, Room 201 & Zoom
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nickyrvs.bsky.social @nickyrvs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Yesterday's announcement by our dear leader: We have a surplus, but the sackings are commencing anyway. Not the best university in the world, but for best university for the world, cool, thanks @uofgnews.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk 💚
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Graduating this week? Celebrate and support staff members with a stylish sash! Come get yours at the UCU Glasgow branch office, 68 Oakfield Ave 🩷 Tag us in your sash pics!
Pink UCU sashes with writing "Stop the Cuts". Come get a sash! 68 Oakfield Ave
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
It's the end of the week... or is it?? Will you be putting in extra hours? What's your workload like? Let us know in the @ucu.org.uk Workload Survey (link in branch newsletter). The survey will help us to understand workload issues at both a local and national level, so please fill it out!!
Workload survey, takes 15 minutes to complete. Increasing demands.. Decreasing resources.. A recent survey found staff working on average 2 unpaid days per week. Help us build evidence to stop this. £50 Prize Draw.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
It was great to meet up with so many of you at the AGM & social! We particularly valued the thought-provoking and deeply practical update on University of Glasgow finances from our incoming Treasurer. Read more from our Finance Working Group here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s...
group of UCU members at the post-AGM social event
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
In response to last night's far right rally in central Glasgow, the UCU Glasgow branch officers reaffirm the statement agreed by the Joint Union Liaison Committee in August 2024: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2024/08/08/u...
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Union Statement on violence and racism, and the rise of the far right
The following statement has been agreed by the Joint Union Liaison Committee, comprising the campus trade unions at University of Glasgow (GMB, UCU, UNISON and Unite). We want to express our unwaveri...
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Here's how you can contribute to @uonucu.bsky.social 's hardship fund 👇
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
An Early Day Motion has been tabled before UK Parliament to reject the EHRC Code of Practice. Please write to your MP asking them to sign it, if they haven't already (names are listed here: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...). You can find your MP here: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
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Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Check out our members' report on the conference now on our branch blog: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/06/09/r...
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Aberdeen action @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social @ucuscotland.bsky.social : www.democratic-left.scot/post/aberdee... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @ucustandrews.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @ariane-burgess.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social @ucuglasgow.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.social
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Aberdeen: More university job cuts on the horizon
In recent months, staff at the University of Aberdeen have been trying to tell anyone who will listen about the threat to jobs at the institution. The UCU trade union has taken action following the fa...
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Despite management's austerity narrative, UCU Glasgow's Finance Working Group — with expert independent analysis — has found that the University of Glasgow is in a strong and stable financial position 💰️ Read the first blog in our new series here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s...
UCU Finance working group blog #1 May 2026. Safe but too safe: excessive prudence as a form of institutional self-harm? The first in a planned series of blogs about university finances at Glasgow. Read it at glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The UCU Glasgow AGM will be on Weds June 3 from 12:30 to 2pm, after which we invite all members to an end of year social at DRAM! We'll be there from 4pm onward 😊 Hope you can make it!
Post-AGM Social at DRAM! Wednesday June 3 from 4pm. A picture of DRAM with some people sitting outside. An arrow points at the people with text reading "Could be us!"
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Proud of our members representing @ucuscotland.bsky.social at the @scottishtuc.bsky.social LGBT+ Workers Conference! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As our EHRC Working Group continues to prepare for the new guidance, it is more important than ever to build solidarity among our LGBT+ and trade union movements! #STUClgbt26
UCUG at STUC LGBT+ Workers Conference. Three members of UCU Glasgow hold up a sign that reads "I support trans rights"
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Our AGM is only 2 weeks away! Come along (online or in person) and vote on next year's branch committee and local motions 🗳️ Meeting details, agenda, committee nominees, and local motions are in now your inbox!
UCU Glasgow Annual General Meeting. Weds, June 3rd, 12:30-2pm. Elect your next committee & vote on local motions
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Our branch passed a motion to support the International Conference Against War by donating to the conference, sharing info with our members & spending £100 to subsidise costs for up to two of our members to attend the conference 🙌 If you would like that to be you, please email us! @stwc.bsky.social
International Conference Against War, Saturday 20 June 2026, London. Supported by UCU Glasgow. 

UCU Glasgow members! Do you want to attend the International Conference Against War? We have some funds for that!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Our upcoming AGM is the opportunity to stand for a position on committee or as an officer so please consider joining us! The form and role descriptors are in the AGM Calling Notice email, and more information on how to submit a motion to the general meeting is on our website. Email us for more info!
Join the UCU Glasgow Branch Committee! Deadline to submit committee nominations and motions for our AGM is 9:00 on Wednesday May 20. More info in your inbox or email ucug@
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
"Not your Student" documentary screening in Glasgow this Thursday! Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHnL... Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/not-your-s...
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Not Your Student | Official Trailer (2026)
YouTube video by GCU Students' Association
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Solidarity with @uhiucu.bsky.social ✊ Our branch has passed a motion to support your branch & hardship fund. We condemn UHI management for failing to consider alternatives offered by the branch, demonstrating their disregard for staff & students alike. We stand with you for a fair university system!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Solidarity with @leicesterucu.bsky.social ✊ Our branch has passed a motion to support your branch & hardship fund. We condemn the University Executive Board’s refusal to rule out collective compulsory redundancies. Your fight is part of a wider struggle across the sector to defend higher education!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Solidarity with @bcu-ucu.bsky.social ✊ Our branch has passed a motion to support your branch & hardship fund. We are deeply concerned by BCU leadership's actions. Your stand for fairness, transparency, and genuine collegiality reflects the values that underpin our union and our profession!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Four years on from COP26 in Glasgow, a broad coalition of groups will be marching through the city to show world leaders at COP30 that we are still watching. @ucuglasgow.bsky.social will be one of these groups, join us at Glasgow Green at 11am (you’ll find us under the UCU Glasgow banner) 💚 ✊
Scotland's Climate March: A better world is possible. Saturday 15th November, Assemble at Glasgow Green, 11amGlobal Solidarity: for a world where everyone is safe, has enough, and is respected. Fair Transition: for a fairer Scotland with jobs, transport and homes that support the move beyond fossil fuels. Caring for Our Planet: Restoring nature to reclaim a future where all can thrive.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Solidarity with @uhiucu.bsky.social ✊
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Join GRAMNet & @ucuglasgow.bsky.social members alongside activists and researchers for a panel discussion and film screening of 'Tori & Lokita' at Maryhill Integration Network on Nov 11, 4-7pm. The event is totally free, in-person & open to all. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting...
Connecting global migration struggles. Migration scholars solidarity & resistance network. Panel discussion & "Tori & Lokita" film screening. Venue: Maryhill integration network, 35 Avenuepark street, glasgow G20 8TS. GRAMNet & UCU Glasgow
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
NEXT MONDAY: Let's investigate our university's fossil ties together! In this 2.5 hour interactive session we'll gain practical skills to investigate university fossil ties, applicable to other harmful & violent industries Drinks and snacks provided, bring a laptop! Sign up at tinyurl.com/mftuk
Workshop: What is the fossil fuel industry doing at my university? 10th November 2025, 3-5:30pm, Glasgow UniversityLinda Knoester and Aaron Pereira from Solid Sustainability Research will be visiting Glasgow to deliver a hands-on workshop. The goal of the workshop is to give you the skills and techniques to research institutional links to the fossil fuel industry or other health-harming and violent indeustries.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Our @ucuglasgow.bsky.social joint branch presidents posting their ballots 📮 Tag us in your @ucu.org.uk ballot posting pics and let's GTVO!! #WeAreTheUniversity
Joint Presidents, Ryan & Duncan, wearing UCU hats and shirts, holding up pink UCU envelopes and putting their ballot envelopes in the postbox
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
We are the University! and we are currently balloting to take action for better pay, job security, and respect of national agreements ✊ Let's smash the 50% turnout threshold to make our ballot count! Post your ballot ASAP 📮 @ucu.org.uk #WeAreTheUniversity
Members holding up "We are the university" banner
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 26/10/2025
📣 Every convo counts. Every vote matters. 💥 Join us Thursday 30 Oct, 7PM for UCU LIVE: Winning it in the Workplace 🗣️💪 Let’s talk about how we WIN THIS BALLOT together! 🗳️ 📺 Live on X or YouTube @ucuorguk www.youtube.com/live/NynAXdu... #WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
UCU live
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UNISON University of Glasgow @unison-uofg.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Join the resistance! The rebel alliance needs you - get your ballots posted in the HE pay ballot ✊ @unison.org.uk @ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social @eisunion.bsky.social (Insert your Star Wars themed ballot puns below ↘️)
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
We're so excited to be hosting this workshop on Nov 10! More details coming soon 💚
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Ballot papers have been dispatched today and should be arriving with members soon! It's vital that we crush the 50% turnout threshold, so be sure to vote ASAP!! 🗳️ & don't forget to tag us in your ballot posting photos 📸 Not a member yet? You can still join up until Nov 20th & vote in this ballot 😁
We are the University. Industrial action ballot opens week commencing 20th October. Vote Early. Vote Yes. UCU Pay CampaignWhat is the dispute about?
1) a pay uplift that is at least RPI+3.5% or £2,500 whichever is the higher on all pay points
2) The protection of national agreements relating to terms and conditions of employment, including the 2004 framework agreement, the Post-92 contract, and HE2000
3) A national agreement to avoid redundancies, course closures, and cuts to academic disciplines across the sector
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