Reposted by York College UCUUCU Hallam @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 15/06/2026PRESS RELEASE: UCU Hallam secures major win as Sheffield Hallam University drops plans for subsidiary company. See ucuhallam.org/ezm8 for more info. 49253
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Hallam @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 27/05/20261/ UCU Hallam are on strike for 18 days over job losses and plans for a subco. UEB has refused to listen. Savings could come from cutting capital spend and using VSS—protecting teaching, research, and education quality. #SaveSheffieldHallam Financial decision-making and governance at SHU: Thread 🧵 277
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 27/05/2026“Trans women are women” - our members. 343997
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 20/05/2026Nottingham VC Jane Norman called plans to cut 700+ jobs and axe 40+ degree programmes “exciting.” Staff disagree. Today a marking boycott begins. 62 days of strikes follow from June. We will keep fighting. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1450...ucu.org.uk 13024
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Action- the administration says they are making 100% salary reductions in response to our marking and assessment boycott and that all other work from participants during this time is "voluntary." Response- We strike for two months straight. westbridgfordwire.com/university-o...westbridgfordwire.comUniversity of Nottingham staff announce two-month strike action | West Bridgford WireStaff at the University of Nottingham will strike for 61 days from Monday 1 June to Friday 31 July (2026) in addition to the day of strike action set for 33224
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 26/02/2026🚨 FIFTH consecutive vote for industrial action 🚨 🔥 Two week ballot window 🔥 75% turnout 🔥 73% YES to strike action 🔥 81% YES to ASOS Our members will not tolerate victimisation and won’t be intimidated. UCU staff are not the enemy. It’s beyond time for the GS to talk to us. #HandsOffMarie 43727
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 20/02/2026With our current mandate ending, today sees the end of our current strike action. Our new ballot over TU victimisation closes on Wednesday. Our Safety Officer remains under threat and our employer has made no real effort to find a resolution. We don’t want to have to strike again. #HandsOffMarie 096
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Over 100 attendees at our rally last night and another solid picket at the @ucu.org.uk North West Regional Office today ✊🪧 #HandsOffMarie #UniteAgainstVictimisation 0197
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Unite against TU Victimisation @Unitetheunion.bsky.social doesn't tolerate the victimisation of its reps by employers. Today our members in the North West are showing what solidarity looks like. It's time UCU ended the victimisation of Marie, our Health & Safety Officer. #Strike #HandsOffMarie 23421
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/01/2026Staff ,supporters and students gathered outside Firth Court today in solidarity with colleagues locked out and facing withheld pay after lawful strike action at @sheffielducu Punishment is not negotiation. ✊ 14331
Reposted by York College UCUPlashing Vole @plashingvole.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Sheffield merely the latest university to claim that legally withdrawing your labour should actually be postponing your labour, and punishing people further. Here’s how strikes work: 1. You legally stop working for a period of time. You don’t get paid. 2. Win or lose you go back to work. 16850
Reposted by York College UCULisa Stampnitzky 🤷🏻♀️ @lisastampnitzky.bsky.social · 02/12/2025www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... You can donate to our strike fund here ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/hardship-fund/bbc.co.ukUniversity of Sheffield staff 'intimidated' by pay forfeit warningUniversity of Sheffield to withhold pay if staff do not make up for teaching missed while striking. 14527
Reposted by York College UCUIan Sudbery @iansudbery.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Check out this post about our current situation from a colleague at another university. @sheffielducu.bsky.social 11216
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Hallam @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 19/11/2025📢 Joint Rally Report: Speeches from the Rally On Monday we held a joint rally with Sheffield UCU. Here's Bob Jeffery, Hallam UCU rep, explaining why we are in dispute with our employer. youtu.be/hzbaL2jDsfQ #SaveSheffieldHallamyoutu.beUCU Hallam Rep Bob Jeffery talking about our current disputeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 023
Reposted by York College UCURMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 19/11/2025RMT opposes Driver Only Operation declaring it unsafe Rail union, RMT today laid bare the safety critical importance of a second person onboard train services after a dispute erupted on East West Rail. rmtunion.org/3K72MUhrmtunion.orgRMT opposes Driver Only Operation declaring it unsafeRail union, RMT today laid bare the safety critical importance of a second person onboard train services after a dispute erupted on East West Rail. 0126
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 19/11/2025This isn’t “efficiency” it’s an ideological shift towards a Little England university system. Nottingham is set to become the only Russell Group university with no modern languages or music degrees. 48 courses on the line. We’re fighting it. www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.comUniversity of Nottingham considers axing language and music degreesTotal of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed 24940
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Hallam @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 18/11/2025📢 Day Four: Resilience in Full Display! Another strong showing on our picket lines! Our fight continues for no compulsory redundancies, fair working conditions, our dignity and our future. Solidarity is our strength. We will not be silenced. #SaveSheffieldHallam 052
York College UCU @yorkcollegeucu.bsky.social · 18/11/202589% of our eligible members voted YES on a 65% turnout. It’s time for action to address pay erosion, spiralling workloads and failed bargaining arrangements. The sector deserves better. Proud of our branch! 143
Reposted by York College UCUTori Herridge @toriherridge.bsky.social · 17/11/2025I am on strike this week, in support of colleagues placed at risk of compulsory redundancy. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423... If you a student and want to know more/how to support the strike, see here: ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/industrial-a... @sheffielducu.bsky.social 34312
Reposted by York College UCUAndrew Wormald @andrewwormald.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Back at the picket line again today. Here’s why: www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423... @sheffielducu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk #SheffieldUCU #strike 0133
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Pickets all over Edinburgh this morning! From Old College to King's Building, Edinburgh UCU staff are saying NO to job cuts! 05334
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Hallam @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 12/11/2025📢 Solidarity Continues: Day Two Strike Momentum Our strike continues with powerful momentum. We're united, standing strong and sending a clear message. Management must listen. Join us on the picket lines. Every voice matters! #SaveSheffieldHallam 011
Reposted by York College UCULaura Murphy @lauratmurphy.bsky.social · 11/11/2025A university administrator wrote last summer that my team’s research on forced labor in the Uyghur Region of China and student recruitment in China were “untenable bedfellows.” Today on the picket line at Sheffield Hallam University… 083
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Even more petitions popping up. Doesn't make for a great endorsement, does it? Please sign, spread the word, and help us push back against the constant undermining of our university: c.org/MwqdpHLCnZ c.org/Q6pTJXz87F c.org/sGNYk5yGpM 11818
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Hallam @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 11/11/2025📢 Solidarity in Action: Day One Strike Highlights Today was powerful! Our members showed incredible unity and resolve on the first day of strike action. We stood together, loud and proud, demonstrating our commitment to fighting in our dispute!!! #SaveSheffieldHallam 1108
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Hallam @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 11/11/2025🚨 STRIKE ACTION BEGINS TODAY 🚨 Join us on the picket lines to secure Hallam's future. After 1,000 job losses, we demand change. ✊ No Compulsory Redundancies ✊ Protect Academic Conditions ✊ Restore Career Progression ✊ Ensure Transparent Management ucuhallam.orgucuhallam.orgUCU Sheffield Hallam University | UCU Hallam 046
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 11/11/2025⏰ The 13th is the last safe day to vote! Hear from our FE member on why you must vote YES and why your voice matters now more than ever. #VoteYES #NewDealForFE 043
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 04/11/2025The clock is ticking and FE colleagues deserve better! We are loosing FE teachers every year and it must stop now. Vote YES 053
York College UCU @yorkcollegeucu.bsky.social · 03/11/2025The clock is ticking! Each and every ballot paper returned gives us the strength to keep going and get the settlement that we, our students and our communities deserve. Vote YES ✅ for a #NewDealForFE 022
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 20/10/2025“Pie in the sky thinking.” The government’s V-level plan won’t work without investing in college staff pay. Further education needs funding, not fantasy. #VLevels #NewDealforFE www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423...ucu.org.ukV-level rollout "pie in the sky" without substantial investment in staff, says UCUUCU said the rollout of V-levels will fail to get more young people into work and training unless the government substantially raises college staff pay. The union was responding to the government's un... 041
York College UCU @yorkcollegeucu.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Be like your social media admin (me) and return your ballot! VOTE YES ✅ 011
Reposted by York College UCUUCU 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
York College UCU @yorkcollegeucu.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Pay erosion in FE makes all of our jobs harder. Dedicated colleagues leave our workplaces every year and we have to do more with less. Vote YES ✅ Academic staff 🤝 Support and Professional Services staff 012
Reposted by York College UCUuculondonoffice.bsky.social @uculondonoffice.bsky.social · 09/10/2025The Countdown has started Ballot starts next Monday, 13 October: VOTE YES to put pressure on the employers to negotiate the settlement we need in FE VOTE YES for a New Deal for FE www.ucu.org.uk/article/1419...ucu.org.ukVOTE YES for a New Deal for FEMembers in around 70 further education college employers in England are to be balloted for industrial action following an inadequate offer for 2025-26 from employers' representatives. 033
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 08/10/2025Ballot papers are landing! Ballots open on the 13th! Vote YES for fair pay, safe workloads and binding national agreements. This is our chance to win. #VoteYes #NewDealForFE 0109
Reposted by York College UCUUCU Yorkshire & Humberside @ucuyorkshire.bsky.social · 08/10/2025The #UCU #NewDeal4FE ballot opens on Monday 13 October. What's the dispute about? 022
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 07/10/2025🗳 From 13 Oct, members in around 100 FE branches will be balloted for industrial action. The AoC’s 4% offer fails to fix low pay, unmanageable workloads or broken bargaining. VOTE YES for a #NewDealForFE 💪 ✅ Fair pay ✅ Manageable workloads ✅ Binding national bargaining 055
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Do you want to know how UCU senior management has responded to UCU branches calling on them to remove their threat of deductions? This is how. How would you react? uniteucu.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/u... 21216
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 19/09/2025“To truly deliver a new deal for FE, the AoC needs to come forward with a package of measures. UCU members demanding fundamental change are prepared to take action to achieve our aims.” @DrJoGrady on the 4% pay recommendation feweek.co.uk/staff-pay-re...feweek.co.ukAoC: Pay recommendation unaffordable for 'many' collegesColleges with significant adult provision will find it 'impossible' to give 4% pay rise 013
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Strike action is ON!!! Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices. #StopTheCuts #SaveHE 34122
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 06/09/2025UCU policy: “To work with the TUC and other TUs to campaign for a change to the law to prevent such deductions, including lobbying government and opposition parties” Maybe while @drjogrady.bsky.social is at @tuc.org.uk in Brighton she can work on thi… oh! policy.web.ucu.org.uk/motion-infor...policy.web.ucu.org.ukUCU: Fighting punitive ASOS deductionsMotion from UCU Congress 2022-2023: Fighting punitive ASOS deductions 01719
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 04/09/2025🚨 Third consecutive vote for industrial action 🚨 ✅ strike action: 76% ✅ action short of a strike (ASOS): 80% ✅ turnout: 77% ASOS begins today with @ucu.org.uk threatening staff: "We'll deduct your wages." Double standards and vindictive attacks undermine us all. #ReclaimUCU 54029
Reposted by York College UCUDurham UCU @ducu.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Humans and dogs, working together. You love to see it. 03111
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 12/06/2025😡 Imposition, not negotiated agreement 😡 Victimisation of reps 😡 Refusal to engage with the recognised union ☣️ All signs of a toxic organisational culture & not what we should see from a union employer. Shame on @ucu.org.uk whose staff deserve so much better uniteucu.wordpress.com/2025/06/12/1...uniteucu.wordpress.comSafe & Professional Workplace Culture Dispute – Branch UpdateA week ago today, SMT announced that they were walking away from ACAS talks. This came as a surprise to us given that it was our view, and the view of the ACAS conciliator, that we were progressing… 41514
Reposted by York College UCUQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 02/06/2025"We value the work that all of the staff at UCU provide to our branches, and expect them to have access to the same fair work practices that we fight for as a union." Open letter for all @ucu.org.uk members to sign in support of @uniteucu.bsky.social docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comLetter to UCU Trustees and NECDear National Executive Committee and UCU Trustees, As members of UCU, we are writing to you to raise serious concerns about the continued breakdown of industrial relations between UCU and its staff. ... 078
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/05/2025Bradford UCU votes YES. Staff are backing strike action to stop £16m cuts that put 300+ jobs and key courses on the line. Enough is enough. It’s time for real accountability. #UCU #StoptheCuts www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukStrike action threat over University of Bradford cutsThe UCU says hundreds of staff face being put at risk of redundancy at the University of Bradford. 0168
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 25/05/2025At #UCU2025 we passed motions to reaffirm our commitment to trans rights. We’ll keep fighting for inclusive spaces, supportive policies and real solidarity. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #UCU2025 #UnionPower 6381105
Reposted by York College UCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 26/05/2025#UCU2025 congress has passed a motion to prepare to raise a formal dispute with the Education Secretary over the devastating funding crisis in higher education. Our message is clear: if Labour won’t intervene, we will. #UCU2025 #ProtectEducationNow #UnionPower #Post16Crisis #HigherEducation 13523
Reposted by York College UCUUnite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Uplifting turnout at our strike rally earlier, with added support from a #MayDay2025 meet-up in Scotland. No sign of our employer, needless to say. #ThriveNotSurvive 0149
Reposted by York College UCULondon May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 01/05/2025#LDNMayDay2025 🌹 Solidarity forever. #MayDay #MayDay2025 03014