This letter was published in the Leicester Mercury on October, more than two weeks after I submitted it for publication. When workers take coordinated strike action in their workplaces, it can inspire their bosses to see sense (if only out of self-interest), forcing them to listen to their workers’ demands. University and College Union (UCU) […]| Thoughts of a Leicester Socialist
QMUCU Branch Committee writes to UCU Senior Management demanding an end to threats of disproportionate pay deductions.| qmucu.org
"Workers at home continue to bear the brunt of austerity, whilst billions are spent on wars abroad," argue the UCU with the support of 9 more unions.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
invitation to an event on trade unions and the law on 7 May, 5-7pm in Mile End.|
We are delighted that several UCU Commons members have been elected as chairs and members of NEC subcommittees for 2025–26 (as voted by the new formation of NEC) and to Congress-elected roles. These are: NEC subcommittees Recruitment, Organising and Campaigns Committee (ROCC): Chair: Mark Pendleton Member: Matilda Fitzmaurice Equality Committee: Chair: Matilda Fitzmaurice Ex-officio members:Continue reading "Congress and NEC sub-committee election results, 25-26"| UCU Commons a
By UCU Commons NEC members Headlines: NEC agrees changes to membership of Equality Standing Committees to include non-employed postgraduate members Calendar of meetings and allocation of unheard Co…| UCU Commons a
By UCU Commons NEC members Headlines: – HEC to consult members on pay and pay-related offers, with recommendation; – HEC rejects call to research high levels…| UCU Commons a