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Katie Cross @drkatiecross.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

”We are not only fighting for our jobs, we are fighting for each other”: hear from me and other staff and students who joined picket lines at Uni of Aberdeen today 🪧✊🏻 www.gaudie.co.uk/wpress/index...

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“We are not only fighting for our jobs, we are fighting for each other” – The Gaudie

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Vote for our candidates in the upcoming NEC elections! @seanawallis.bsky.social for VP (HE) @regipilling.bsky.social for VP (FE) And our other candidates, all of whom stand for a fighting, member-led union. We also recommend some members of 'Rank and File Revolution'. uculeft.org/nec-election...

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Vote for a fighting member-led union: We need action, solidarity and equality! It is vital that members vote in the upcoming NEC elections. Across post-16 education sectors, jobs are threatened, pa…

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Only strikes will save our sector. Go Nottingham!

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Read our statement on the announcement of 200 jobs to be lost at the University of Dundee. “DUCU believes that the timing of exits proposed in the VS scheme will cause massive disruption at a very sensitive time…when exams, marking, & processing of grades are taking place. sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/

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Dundee University and College Union – Welcome to University and College Union (UCU) University of Dundee Branch home page.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 23/02/2026

Today London Met collegaues, students and supporters were out in force againt vicious cuts. London Met has a proud history of educating working class students, many from the local community and many who are the first in their family to go to university. We will keep fighting ✊

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christinapaine.bsky.social @christinapaine.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Join us 1-2 pm Nothing Holloway road february 23rd

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Regine Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Sharon Graham, UNITE GS - on absolute 🔥 Clearly laying out how Reform UK have been able to grow - workers have been made to pay time and time again. Labour have failed to turn this around. A wealth tax needs to be introduced now. @togetheralliance.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social

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Regine Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Packed workshop - "Building unity: how can unions be better?" Since 2008 real term pay has dropped, yet productivity has increases. The rich are getting, richer and we're getting poorer. Reform UK can grow in these conditions. TUs need to take on these arguments @togetheralliance.bsky.social

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Birmingham UCU @birminghamucu.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Across the UK, UCU branches are fighting job cuts and compulsory redundancies at Stirling, Aberdeen, Heriot-Watt, Essex, Solent, Leicester, Nottingham and London Met. Same story: cuts, overwork, and attacks on education. We stand with every branch in dispute.

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Newcastle's strike action saved the university!

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Regine Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Here is the intro to my VP hustings speech - solidarity to all on strike and in dispute! We need a leadership who will support all branches and ensure members have the backing of the national union. The crisis facing post-16 education is a national issue, needing a national strategy.

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

On the basis that in ancient Palestine some people did not refer to it as “Palestine”... The British Museum will henceforth be known as The Museum.

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Regine Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Solidarity to Unite UCU members - shameful behaviour, particularly the victimisation of a H&S officer. UCU SMT need to stop this now. #HandsOffMarie

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Regine Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Sean & I wrote this. Reform UK are topping the polls & they hope to repilcate Trump's policies here. Reform are a threat to migrants & all marginalised people. They are a threat to education, trade unions & democracy. We must mobilise to stop them. @seanawallis.bsky.social #Together

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Marian Mayer @marianmayer.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The Certification Officer (CO)will be the judge of whether or not Dr Jo Grady abused @ucu.org.uk resources. I know what I have seen, hopefully the CO will see through the bluster. I mean, those WhatsApp messages are clear.

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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Management @qmul.bsky.social lost yet another Employment Tribunal: the judge ruled it constructive unfair dismissal. Can we please keep senior managers under control *within* QMUL? They keep using uni money for fancy lawyers & be told by judges that they can't actually do the things they do...

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Unite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

This is what it looks like when you refuse to tolerate trade union victimisation: voting YES and YES to defend a colleague. #HandsOffMarie #UniteAgainstVictimisation

Ballot paper with an X in both ‘Yes’ boxes to vote for strike action and ASOS.

Our branch chair posting his ballot paper

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Unite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

📣 Unite UCU TU Victimisation Strike Rally ⏰ Weds 18 February @ 7pm 📍 In-person: Mechanics’ Institute, Manchester 💻 Online access: unitetheunion-org.zoom.us/j/9198478678... Everyone welcome ✊✊✊

Photo of Marie with text ‘Hands off Marie! Stop trade union victimisation’

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Dundee UCU's strike action saved their institution! Striking is the only way to save our whole sector. #UCU

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christinapaine.bsky.social @christinapaine.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We must fight for every job but make sure we fight for the casualised workers

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

From 1 January 2027, the Qualifying Period for Ordinary Unfair Dismissal will fall from 2 years to 6 months as a result of the commencement of #EmploymentRightsAct2025. This provides union reps with a serious organising opportunity in the fight against casualisation. seanwallis.uk/2026/01/20/f...

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How can we take the fight over casualisation forward?

Christina Paine and Sean Wallis in conversation Christina is the branch chair of London Met UCU. She is standing for election in London & the East in the UCU elections. Christina: Sean, what wo…

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Chris Pritchard @chrispritchard.co.uk · 13/02/2026

Posted my ballot paper yesterday for the @ucu.org.uk NEC elections! Make sure you use your vote!

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Chris Pritchard @chrispritchard.co.uk · 13/02/2026

What is happening within UCU is disgraceful - solidarity with @uniteucu.bsky.social

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Your daily reminder (if any were needed) that fascists want to keep women down. As well as black people, Jews, migrants of all kinds, disabled people, old people, trade unionists, workers... Fortunately, if we unite we can stop them.

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Great to see Grant enthusiastically endorsing our slate. We particularly agree with this part of his election address!

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Regine Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

And if you're in FE - here are other suggestions. All members can vote in both VP Elections. @uculeft.bsky.social

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

#UCU NEC Elections Who could you contact today? Are you on social media? Please post a message of support, today, for UCU Left candidates: uculeft.org/nec-election.... Sean Wallis for VP from HE seanwallis.uk Regine Pilling for VP from FE reginepilling.com /1

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Sean Wallis - for UCU Vice President

For a stronger and more democratic UCU led by ordinary members

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Regine Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

If you're in HE - here are some suggestions on how to vote. @uculeft.bsky.social

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Rhiannon Lockley (she/her) @illdoitanyway.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Slate 2 (HE) Vote for @uculeft.bsky.social and left aligned candidates in the NEC elections. Election materials are arriving now. Remember everyone elects the VP and equality seats (Women this year) so make sure you use all of your votes.

Vote UCU Left in
the NEC elections!
VP from FE
Election
1 Regine Pilling
VP from HE
1 Sean Wallis
North East HE
1 Matt Perry 2 Suzy Fitzpatrick 3 Dr Loes Veldpaus*
London & East
HE
1 Sean Wallis 2 Christina Paine 3 Simon Courtenage
4 Cecilia Wee
UK elected HE
1 Donna Brown 2 Bee Hughes 3 Dr Marion Hersh
4 Dr Deepa Driver 5 Grant Buttars* 6 Dr Rhian Keyse*
Rep: Women
1 Lesley Kane 2 Dr Deepa Driver 3 Dr Rhian Keyse*
More details: uculeft.org/nec-elections-2026/
*Not a UCU Left candidate, but supported by UCU Left

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Rhiannon Lockley (she/her) @illdoitanyway.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Slate 1 (FE) - vote @uculeft.bsky.social candidates in the NEC elections, ballot materials are arriving now! Remember if you are an HE member that the electorate for equality seats (women’s this year) is the whole membership, so make sure you use all of your votes!

Vote UCU Left in
the NEC elections!
VP from FE
1 Regine Pilling
VP from HE
1 Sean Wallis
North West FE
1 Nina Doran
London & East FE
1 Sean Vernell 2 Regine Pilling
UK elected FE
1 Regine Pilling 2 Jill Kennedy-McNeill
3 Elaine White 4 Duncan Moore*
Rep: Women FE
1 Safia Flissi 2 Tania Wanjiru Manyuira
More details: uculeft.org/nec-elections-2026/
*Not a UCU Left candidate, but supported by UCU Left

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Grant Buttars @gbuttars.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It’s @ucu.org.uk NEC election time again. Please read my election address and consider giving me your vote www.ucu.org.uk/article/1436.... Please also vote for Sean Wallis for Vice President HE seanwallis.uk @seanawallis.bsky.social

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Grant Buttars (University of Edinburgh)

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thanks Si! And thanks for your lovely endorsement. seanwallis.uk/endorsements Simon is also standing alongside me in London and the East (HE). uculeft.org/nec-election...

‘I am pleased to endorse Sean Wallis for the position of Vice-President from the HE sector.

I am branch chair at University of Westminster (Cavendish campus), which is a post-92 university. Sean’s university, UCL, is our next-door neighbour in central London, so I (and my branch) had many opportunities over the years to be grateful to Sean for his help and support. Sean is an absolute font of knowledge and wisdom about anything to do with UCU, university finances, employment law, and health and safety legislation. He has always been generous with his time and advice — advice which has often come from many years of hard-won experience. Sean is a committed, hardworking and experienced union activist at branch, regional, and national level.

Sean would be a great vice-president for all our union. Please vote for Sean.’ — Simon Courtenage, Branch Chair, University of Westminster (Cavendish) UCU.

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Si Courtenage ᓚᘏᗢ “Pomni” @scourtenage.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Sean and Regi are fantastic #ucu people who have given so much to our union over the years. Please vote for them - #ucu really needs Sean and Regi to be our VPs!

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Please also vote for ⭐Regi Pilling @regipilling.bsky.social for Vice President (from Further Education). She is a stellar candidate and deserves your vote. She is exactly the kind of leader our union needs. Go to reginepilling.com to read more.

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Regine Pilling for FE VP UCU

Vote Regine Pilling for a member-led union that takes action that can win

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I am standing for election for UCU Vice President from Higher Education. For more information about my election campaign and what I stand for, see seanwallis.uk See also uculeft.org and @uculeft.bsky.social

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Sean Wallis - for UCU Vice President

For a stronger and more democratic UCU led by ordinary members

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I'm standing for election for Vice President of UCU. 👇This is why. I am standing for a stronger and more democratic UCU led by ordinary members. See seanwallis.uk On uculeft.org you can read about our other candidates, and follow @uculeft.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6ZX...

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Sean Wallis: Why I am standing for Vice President of UCU in 2026

YouTube video by Sean Wallis

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

She gets my vote. Can I recommend you give her yours? UCU Left candidates are people like Christina. People who have held their branches together, who fight their employers. Who build solidarity. 🔢For a full list, with proposed voting order, see uculeft.org/nec-election... @uculeft.bsky.social

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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I'm proud to endorse Christina Paine for London & the East HE. Christina was one of the few surviving co-com reps in London Met UCU branch after David Hardman and Mark Campbell were victimised. She has held the branch together and built it in extremely difficult times. uculeft.org/nec-election...

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Unite are on strike from 9-20 February! Please show all solidarity!

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Workers' Liberty @workersliberty.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

At UCU conference, a motion passed calling on the union to open a trade dispute with the Secretary of State for Education which can only be settled through more funding and changing the current funding model. workersliberty.org/story/2026-0...

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HE: unite to change "funding model"

The changes to higher education funding in 2011 went further than tripling fees.

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UCU Left @uculeft.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The last 5 years have seen members’ decisions overturned, delayed, or frustrated. Jo Grady and her supporters from UCU Commons and the Campaign for UCU "Democracy" are killing our union. Another dispute with Unite UCU looms. Vote for a strong member-led alternative! uculeft.org/nec-election...

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