UMUCU

UMUCU

UCU is a trade union and professional association representing
all types of professional staff across the UK further and higher education sector

Contact us at [email protected]

02/08/2024
General election - 4 July 2024 11/06/2024

UCU has today set out a bold vision for a fairer and more sustainable post-16 education system that has the interests of students and staff at its heart.

General election - 4 July 2024 Information on the UK general election being held on 4 July 2024.

18/04/2024

📢 Calling all campus trade union members!

Join us on Wednesday 1st May, 12-1pm, G.51 Chemistry Building, Brunswick Park

14/12/2023

Join us tonight for the pub quiz! If you can’t make it, please donate to our Hardship Fund. Scan the QR code to donate.

05/12/2023

We’re fundraising for our branch hardship funds, with our colleagues at MMU. We hope you can make it on the night, but if you can’t, please support your colleagues and make a donation by scanning the QR code below 😃

14/11/2023

Sending solidarity to our colleagues in FE

17/10/2023

If you’ve voted please let us know 📮📮📮

https://forms.gle/cNUNZN9JyCFnJUbp7

13/10/2023

This Friday 13th…VOTE!

Post your ballot paper TODAY and tell us you’ve voted

https://forms.gle/cNUNZN9JyCFnJUbp7

10/10/2023

Quiz night tonight from 5pm at Sandbar.

Prizes include: pizza and drinks for two courtesy of Sandbar, plus goodie bags

03/10/2023

Quiz night!

28/09/2023

Today 12.30-1.20 our ARPS reps will be in Alan Turing!

Why don't you come down and say hello, bring a colleague with you and have a chat?

We'll see you there!

28/09/2023

GTA or fixed term contract staff member? “Know Your Rights” sessions 👇

25/09/2023

Important update regarding UMUCU strike action

25/09/2023

Join us on the picket lines this morning, the sun is shining 😃

22/09/2023

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22/09/2023

Day 4 - join us at the Archway, hot drinks and pastries at the SU 🐝🐝🐝

21/09/2023

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Photos from UMUCU's post 20/09/2023

It’s been wet and windy but our resolve hasn’t been dampened! 😃☔️

Photos from UMUCU's post 19/09/2023

Dressed for the rain! Brilliant turn out today on day 1.

Photos from UMUCU's post 14/09/2023

We’re at Ellen Wilkinson this lunchtime, come and say hello!

Why I'm striking testimonials 12/09/2023

https://forms.gle/oZEMta8bEdY9FGw4A

Why are you taking strike action?

Please add your anonymous testimonial today.

Why I'm striking testimonials These anonymous testimonials will be used on strike materials (e.g., flyers) for the upcoming strike action Testimonials will be deleted by the 30th of September.

Photos from UMUCU's post 10/08/2023

Stop by and say hello! We’re at MECD 12.30-1.30 today

10/08/2023

📢 Calling all Academic Related Professional Services (ARPS) staff at MECD. We’ll be at the East entrance today 12.30-1.30pm, stop by and bring along a colleague who’d like to find out more.

08/08/2023

🚨⚠️UMUCU branch members

It's time to have your say!

Check your emails (and your junk folder) to find an e-ballot notice. Vote on 10 days of strike action in response to the unnecessary, punitive, deductions UoM are inflicting on our membership!

08/08/2023

🚨 Payslips are in and UMUCU colleagues are facing punitive and harsh deductions for taking part in the MAB🚨

If you're in a position to do so, please support them during this difficult time by donating to our local hardship fund.

We can make a difference!

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❤️Manchester #ucuRISING #RightToStrike
Members meeting TODAY at 12.30, check your e-mails for Zoom code #ucuRISING
Amazing support and solidarity today in Manchester!  #ucuRISING #EnoughIsEnough
Lots of noise and fab banners at Uni Place
Ballot papers will be arriving soon...vote NOW and vote YES!