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UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and professional services staff in further education, higher education, prison education, and adult and community education.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
🚨Join us on Tue 14 Oct at 7pm for a Solidarity Live 📢

We'll be hearing from @rmtunion.bsky.social GS Eddie Dempsey, @equityuk.bsky.social GS Paul Fleming & @fbunational.bsky.social GS @unionstevew.bsky.social ✊

#WeAreTheUniversity

www.youtube.com/@ucuorguk
Solidarity Live. Tues 14 Oct at 7pm. Bringing together HE and FE members with speakers from across the movement
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 1h
‼️EDDIE DEMPSEY WILL JOIN US TOMORROW‼️

📺Make sure you tune in LIVE...

🗳️And hear why you need to vote YES

#WeAreTheUniversity
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 1h
🚨7 DAYS TO VOTE....

🗳️𝐘𝐄𝐒

#WeAreTheUniversity
ballot countdown graphic, 7 days to vote yes
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 1h
Staff🤝Students

#WeAreTheUniversity
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Jude Doherty @judedoherty.bsky.social · 2h
On Thursday 2nd October, I spoke at the UCU rally at the University of Nottingham - not to complain about lost lectures, but to stand up for what's right.

#UCU #Nottingham #StudentsSupportStaff #FairnessFirst #UoN #SaveOurStaff
#EducationNotCuts #StandWithUCU @ucu.org.uk
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Jamie Callahan @profjamiec.bsky.social · 1d
For @ucu.org.uk comrades who are tired of industrial action, remember it took *200* YEARS of pressure to get a 2-day weekend. Solidarity with these #UAW members! If they can do it, we can, too. The stakes are worth fighting for.
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UAW @uaw.org · 1d
Today marks the 100th day of UAW Local 95's strike at Mercyhealth East in Janesville, WI!
Photo of UAW Local 95 members and supporters on the 100th day of the local's strike at Mercyhealth East in Janesville, WI. October 11, 2025.
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Tilda Martin @matildamartin.bsky.social · 1d
Interview with @ucu.org.uk boss Jo Grady in @politicshome.bsky.social

- unis face a financial calamity similar to the 2008 banking crisis

- unis will be "in the firing line of Reform should they be elected”

- idea unis are "autonomous" now "doesn't wash".

www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Universities Are Heading A Financial Crisis Like The 2008 Crash, Warns Union BossBoss
The head of the University and College Union, Jo Grady, has warned that universities face a financial calamity similar to the 2008 banking crisis, ...
www.politicshome.com
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 4h
🚨TOMORROW🚨

Just look at this line up🤩

Don't miss it‼️

#WeAreTheUniversity

www.youtube.com/live/z2lsXOy...
UCU live graphic, Tuesday 14th October 7pm
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 1d
On the Sunday Times front page: Our revelation that vice-chancellors have already tried to axe over 15,000 staff.

Despite this, Labour wants to reduce university income.

It cannot continue. HE members, when your ballot arrives: Vote YES‼️

www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 1d
Vice-chancellors and successive governments have created a crisis in higher education.

We’re balloting to save it.

Our GS @drjogrady.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social 👇

www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Universities Are Heading A Financial Crisis Like The 2008 Crash, Warns Union BossBoss
The head of the University and College Union, Jo Grady, has warned that universities face a financial calamity similar to the 2008 banking crisis, ...
www.politicshome.com
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 2d
If the university is actually "committed to minimising any disruption to our students and our research," they should show it.

No compulsory redundancies or no labour from the people that make this university what it is. Your choice

#StoptheCuts #SaveHE

www.timeshighereducation.com/news/dundee-...
Dundee, UWS and Nottingham latest to face further strikes
UCU Scotland members back taking action over job cuts plans, while staff at Nottingham reject deal that would have postponed any compulsory redundancies
www.timeshighereducation.com
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 2d
Here is the BBC link:

www.bbc.com/audio/play/m... (around 54 minutes in)
BBC Audio | Today | 10/10/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.com
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 2d
Here is the BBC link:

www.bbc.com/audio/play/m... (around 54 minutes in)
BBC Audio | Today | 10/10/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.com
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Chris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 2d
More than 12K jobs going across UK universities so far this year, with more to come, says @ucu.org.uk www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cuts-eq... via @helenpacker.bsky.social
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action
www.timeshighereducation.com
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 3d
UCU ballots for a nationwide university strike, as analysis reveals 15,000 jobs cut in just one year

Over 65,000 higher education workers will be asked for their response to the UCU ballot after employers failed to improve on a pay offer of 1.4%.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
UCU ballots for a nationwide university strike, as analysis reveals 15,000 jobs cut in just one year
Over 65,000 higher education workers will be asked for their response to the UCU after employers failed to improve on a pay offer of 1.4%.
www.thecanary.co
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 3d
UK universities have announced cuts equivalent to more than 15,000 jobs over the past year as financial pressures mount, according to @ucu.org.uk

#AcademicSky #highered
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action
www.timeshighereducation.com
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
‼️NEW: Universities have tried to axe over 15,000 staff this year.

Yet the vice-chancellors responsible are paying themselves more than ever before.

We’re balloting to save higher education.

Our GS @drjogrady.bsky.social broke the story on BBC Today this morning👇
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
BBC Breakfast news covered our analysis of the shocking cuts at universities across the UK

It’s time to stand up and fight for our sector ✊

Vote YES in the ballot

#WeAreTheUniversity
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
At last night's UCU Live, colleagues outlined some reasons to vote YES in the HE ballot ✊

❎It's now or never
❎We’ve passed the point of crisis
❎The only way to change it, is to be part of the change
❎If you want your voice to count, you have to shout

#WeAreTheUniversity
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
🚨Join us on Tue 14 Oct at 7pm for a Solidarity Live 📢

We'll be hearing from @rmtunion.bsky.social GS Eddie Dempsey, @equityuk.bsky.social GS Paul Fleming & @fbunational.bsky.social GS @unionstevew.bsky.social ✊

#WeAreTheUniversity

www.youtube.com/@ucuorguk
Solidarity Live. Tues 14 Oct at 7pm. Bringing together HE and FE members with speakers from across the movement
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
With just over a week to go until the ballot opens, @dyfrigjones.bsky.social had a message to UCU higher education members at last night’s Live.

Speak to as many people as possible, speak to your branch, speak to colleagues, get the message out there.

Vote early. Vote YES

#WeAreTheUniversity
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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 3d
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/ucu-... #SaveHE #StoptheCuts
UCU warns of autumn of strikes on Scottish campuses
SCOTLAND faces an autumn of industrial action on campuses across the country unless ministers begin “fully funding” the sector, the UCU said today.The stark warning following a series of successful st...
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
UCU general secretary @drjogrady.bsky.social reveals the drastic HE cuts planned in today's @the-independent.com

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/universities-ucu-ucea-department-for-education-university-and-college-union-b2843083.html
Universities have made cuts ‘equivalent to 15,000 jobs in last year’ – union
The UCU is set to ballot members over strike action.
www.independent.co.uk
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
Universities planning cuts to jobs and courses are not cash strapped

Jo Grady highlights hypocrisy of the University of Edinburgh as it plans to make £140 million in cuts when then have £2.7 billion in net assets

Enough is enough

#WeAreTheUniversity
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UCU Equality @ucuequality.bsky.social · 3d
Job 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
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 3d
At last night’s online Live event Dyfrig Jones and Jo Grady discussed the scandal of vice-chancellor pay when university staff are struggling

How can it be right that bosses are earning 16 times more that the lowest paid staff

#WeAreTheUniversity
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