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Solidarity with all striking workers.As #UCU Edu Committee Chair I' was due to chair Cradle to Grave (our flagship education policy...

Solidarity with all striking workers.

As #UCU Edu Committee Chair I' was due to chair Cradle to Grave (our flagship education policy conference) on 29 March. It's sadly been cancelled by HQ citing @UniteUCU strike action in the preceding days.

The dispute must urgently be resolved

Please read, sign, and share this joint letter:

https://tinyurl.com/UCUUniteSolidarity

A save-the-date email went out today to all members and more detail will follow in the new year. The conference is free to attend and...

A save-the-date email went out today to all members and more detail will follow in the new year. The conference is free to attend and details about travel subsidies will be shared by HQ in Jan when registration opens.
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📅❣️#UCU Cradle to Grave Conference: Saturday 29 March -- save the date! Our flagship policy conference is hybrid so members will be...

📅❣️#UCU Cradle to Grave Conference: Saturday 29 March -- save the date!
Our flagship policy conference is hybrid so members will be able to join online or in person in London.
Our theme is education as liberation & how to respond to the Labour govt's agenda for post-16 education... 1/2

The HE Officers are the team to whom decisions about implementation and detail are delegated between HEC meetings, comprising the HEC chair...

The HE Officers are the team to whom decisions about implementation and detail are delegated between HEC meetings, comprising the HEC chair and vice chairs, and President. As I understand it they are due to meet tomorrow so I have written to them asking for clarification. 2/2

Re #UCU HEC decisions today: Seeking urgent clarification as I'm both surprised and concerned to see members' email reporting...

Re #UCU HEC decisions today:
Seeking urgent clarification as I'm both surprised and concerned to see members' email reporting timeline/details that were not discussed/agreed at HEC meeting this morning, *before* the HE Officers have been able to meet to discuss how to progress decisions made. 1/2

You can also find more information about the dispute on Unite LE127's website, here: https://uniteucu.wordpress.com/It is depressing and...

You can also find more information about the dispute on Unite LE127's website, here: https://uniteucu.wordpress.com/

It is depressing and dissonant for #UCU to be in this situation. *But* where there is struggle and solidarity there is always hope.
Solidarity with @UniteUCU #SupportTheStrike
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Everyone (#UCU members & beyond) can register for @UniteUCU 's online rally & teach out tomorrow (Tuesday 10 Dec) at 12 noon to...

Everyone (#UCU members & beyond) can register for @UniteUCU 's online rally & teach out tomorrow (Tuesday 10 Dec) at 12 noon to find out more, and to show support and solidarity to fellow trade union members fighting for a Safe and Professional workplace.
Register here: https://unitetheunion-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlc-qqrDkrG9ZY64TXSogYqxRglEIsnLyX#/registration
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Solidarity with Unite LE127 @UniteUCU the recognised union for #UCU staff, on strike today, tomorrow, & Wednesday. This trade dispute...

Solidarity with Unite LE127 @UniteUCU the recognised union for #UCU staff, on strike today, tomorrow, & Wednesday.
This trade dispute between the staff union and UCU as an employer already resulted in strike action on 30 May when day 2 of Congress (ie HE&FE sector conferences) were cancelled.
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(Alt text *should* be on these images but I will check after posting that it has worked as hoped, because I'm using a third party to...

(Alt text *should* be on these images but I will check after posting that it has worked as hoped, because I'm using a third party to post in several places at once!)

Solidarity with our #UCU branch at the University of Sheffield International College (@UcuUsic on bird site) who've entered into dispute...

Solidarity with our #UCU branch at the University of Sheffield International College (@UcuUsic on bird site) who've entered into dispute with their employer because 36 academic and student staff are at risk of compulsory redundancy, with "VR" offered alongside (not enhanced). Please spread the word!

Today (29 Nov) is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. At @ucu equality conference we just heard from Sundos...

Today (29 Nov) is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. At
@ucu equality conference we just heard from Sundos Hammad, talking to us about the Right to Education campaign, and how members can support this work in different ways. See: https://right2edu.birzeit.edu

This year's theme is the agenda we need with Labour in power, with particular focus on opposing the emboldened far right. If you missed...

This year's theme is the agenda we need with Labour in power, with particular focus on opposing the emboldened far right.
If you missed this year's, look out for the calling notice next year. It's a self-registration conference so members don't need to get nominated to attend by branch/region. 4/4

Tomorrow I'll be attending the Plenary session which is open to all delegates, and the Women Members' conference in the afternoon....

Tomorrow I'll be attending the Plenary session which is open to all delegates, and the Women Members' conference in the afternoon. Earlier today the Migrant Members' conference met, and the conference will continue on Saturday with the Black Members' and LGBT+ members' conferences. All hybrid! 3/4

The conference is advisory not binding, but if it passes ought to inform the work of the Disabled Members Commitee this year. Here's the...

The conference is advisory not binding, but if it passes ought to inform the work of the Disabled Members Commitee this year. Here's the text (with alt text) ⬇️
While it's fairly self explanatory, I think it's worth emphasising the intent is to make shared spaces more accessible for *everyone* 2/4

At #UCU Equality Groups conference in Birmingham/hybrid: Disabled Members' conference today. I'll be moving motion 5...

At #UCU Equality Groups conference in Birmingham/hybrid: Disabled Members' conference today. I'll be moving motion 5 "Mitigating transmissible disease risks" on behalf of @LeedsUCU It calls on UCU to keep pursuing best practice in our own work & organising spaces and demand employers follow suit 1/4

Are you Academic Related / Professional Services in #UCU? Our next ARPS open meeting is online 12-1pm, on 26 November! All #ARPS members...

Are you Academic Related / Professional Services in #UCU?

Our next ARPS open meeting is online 12-1pm, on 26 November!

All #ARPS members welcome. Share what's going on in your branches and tell us what you'd like to see in the next Annual Meeting.

Reg link: forms.office.com/e/fu4ptS2xXa

Pls share with colleagues🙏

If you attended today's meeting, *thank you for participating*Please keep watch for follow-up documents which includes a link to vote in...

If you attended today's meeting, *thank you for participating*
Please keep watch for follow-up documents which includes a link to vote in the elections to CEEC for this coming year!
If you couldn't make it this time, check out our resources & get in touch with us: https://www.ucu.org.uk/ClimateEmergency
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Do also watch out for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Committee Branch Survey which will launched soon to help us evaluate green...

Do also watch out for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Committee Branch Survey which will launched soon to help us evaluate green reps' experiences with a view to improving our resources and support.
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We also plugged our popular #UCU Green Reps training: https://www.ucu.org.uk/trainingAnd our Climate & Sustainability CPD which can also...

We also plugged our popular #UCU Green Reps training: https://www.ucu.org.uk/training

And our Climate & Sustainability CPD which can also be delivered in branches - email UCU's CPD contact here: https://cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/climate-and-sustainability

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Working with Union Learning Reps to promote Just TransitionMaking the Health & Safety links for SustainabilityEducation for a Just...

Working with Union Learning Reps to promote Just Transition
Making the Health & Safety links for Sustainability
Education for a Just Transition

The plenary discussion drew common themes for reflection & lots of energy & ideas for branch organising, and for the new committee to shape its work.
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