UCU

University and College Union, UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers & academic-related staff in further and higher education.

[UCU @ucu]

BREAKING NEWS: Unite are IN!

We’re so happy to announce that @unitetheunion has become the third union to vote to join UCU’s National Day of Action, alongside UNISON and EIS.

It’s shaping up to be a big one. Are you ready?

#NationalDayOfAction #EducationItsOurs

[UCU @ucu]

On 30 October, UCU met with seven other trade unions across Europe to review the state of education in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium and the UK.

Each country has seen their governments pursue austerity and militarisation policies over education, leading to mass mobilisations, strikes and demonstrations across the continent.

Union members, students and teachers are saying enough is enough.

Read our statement here: https://t.co/Vuv7qkqYvq

Funding for our public schools and universities, not for war.

[UCUYorksHumber @UCUYorksHumber]

#UCU members @UcuUsic are once again having to take industrial action. UCU member Sam Morecroft outlines why

[UCU @ucu]

Jo Grady and Mark Pendleton met UNISON General Secretary Andrea Egan and UNISON’s HE representatives in Chester today.

They discussed the National Day of Action on 20 November and how both unions can work together to save higher education.

#EducationItsOurs

[UCU @ucu]

@DrJoGrady’s letter to the Home Secretary on the proposed changes to settlement rules.

We’re urging the government to reconsider, and to work with UCU to ensure that migrant workers in further and higher education are treated fairly.

[UCU @ucu]

Everyone deserves support at work.

Facing unfair treatment? Feeling underpaid or overworked? Noticed a problem affecting your colleagues? UCU is here with representation, advice and support.

You don’t have to face it alone. Join UCU today. Link in bio.

#JoinTheUnion

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Jo Grady during UCU’s live event last week.

More information on the FE ballot is coming soon. Watch this space.

#JoinTheUnion #FEBallot

[UCUYorksHumber @UCUYorksHumber]

Only 11 days left to get your branch ready for the UCU day of Action on 20 November! Remember, FE branches are now included in this Day of Action!

[UCU @ucu]

What’s happening at the University of Brighton?

@BrightonUCU has been told the university wants to cancel and renegotiate all of their agreements - including the critical recognition agreement that governs how the branch negotiates with the university.

Workers deserve representation. They deserve unions. And they deserve certainty about their futures.

The team on No Shortcuts about why this is a frightening development.

#NoShortcuts #JoinTheUnion

[UCU @ucu]

Andy Burnham and his government need to get real about FE and adult education.

Our members are underpaid and overworked, in a sector that’s been cut to the bone.

The government keeps telling us how important vocational education is. But when it comes to talking about the investment needed to keep workers in their jobs - it’s silent.

That’s why we are holding an unprecedented ballot for FE and adult ed across England.

Enough is enough.

#FEBallot #JoinTheUnion

[UCU @ucu]

Brilliant to see our branches organising for the Day of Action on 20th November.

Sister unions, students, UCU members. Together as one to save post-16 education.

[UCU Ulster @UCU_Ulster]

@UCU_Ulster protest for the @ucu day of action

20th November

Students, colleagues, trade union comrades and of course members welcome

1230-1330 outside your local campus building 👇

[UCU @ucu]

UCU NEC getting ready for the National Day of Action on Friday 20th of November.

Representatives from branches across the UK, united and dedicated to making post-16 education impossible to ignore.

Want to join us? Organise now.

#EducationItsOurs #NationalDayOfAction

[UCU @ucu]

“Lobbying is not something that happens on the general secretary to secretary of state level. It's something that needs to be happening at every single level of the union."

That’s why the national day of action is so important.
We’re asking everyone to get involved. Every university, every college, across the country.

Change doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from demanding it.

So let’s demand it.

20th November. See you there.

[UCU @ucu]

Save the date!

Join our next live event on Thursday, where we’ll be delving into the industrial action ballot, FE England and adult ed in England.

Thursday 12 November | 7pm

Live on YouTube, X and Facebook.

https://t.co/X1dDb8FpLC

[Jo Grady @DrJoGrady]

It is going to be big.

November 20th.

Every university. Every college.

Enough is enough.

[UCU @ucu]

Solidarity boards have started to land at UCU branches in every university as we build for the National Day of Action on 20th November.

Get involved.

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BREAKING NEWS: EIS have voted to join UCU’s National Day of Action!

We’re thrilled that more colleagues across Scotland will be joining UCU and Unison members on the 20th of November.

The more voices we have, the louder we can be.

Together, let’s demand an end to the crisis in post-16 education.

#NationalDayOfAction #EducationItsOurs

[UCU @ucu]

Wednesday night was the Goldsmiths Prize / Foyles Books awards evening. The 2026 winner was China Miéville for The Rouse - the longest book to win in the prize's history.

Miéville, in his acceptance speech announced he would be donating his £10,000 winning cheque to the Goldsmiths UCU strike fund.

It is acts like this that make you realise how powerful solidarity is and how the actions of our members at Goldsmiths have inspired so many people.

Thank you China. It means the world to our members.

You can also donate here: https://t.co/mHwHTpgSkN

[UCU @ucu]

Friday 20 November.

Every university. Every college. Protests, workshops, demonstrations, or something more unexpected.

We’re asking every branch to get involved. Whether it’s big or small, find a way to make a splash, make your voices heard and put post-16 education centre stage.

Let’s make our National Day of Action impossible to ignore.
#EducationItsOurs