University and College Union (UCU)
@ucu.org.uk
UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and professional services staff in further education, higher education, prison education, and adult and community education.
Rationing Tesco Value coffee is not a lifestyle choice it’s the result of poverty pay.
This cannot be the reality for the people educating the next generation.
“Our demands are not only fair they are essential for this country.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
This cannot be the reality for the people educating the next generation.
“Our demands are not only fair they are essential for this country.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Rationing Tesco Value coffee is not a lifestyle choice it’s the result of poverty pay.
This cannot be the reality for the people educating the next generation.
“Our demands are not only fair they are essential for this country.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
This cannot be the reality for the people educating the next generation.
“Our demands are not only fair they are essential for this country.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
FE transforms lives. From FE student at Burnley College to Shadow Chancellor.
John McDonnell MP: “We will be with you at every rally, every dispute and every picket.”
Thank you for your ongoing solidarity.
John McDonnell MP: “We will be with you at every rally, every dispute and every picket.”
Thank you for your ongoing solidarity.
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM
FE transforms lives. From FE student at Burnley College to Shadow Chancellor.
John McDonnell MP: “We will be with you at every rally, every dispute and every picket.”
Thank you for your ongoing solidarity.
John McDonnell MP: “We will be with you at every rally, every dispute and every picket.”
Thank you for your ongoing solidarity.
St Helens, Knowsley and Liverpool are out on the picket lines this morning.
FE staff have faced a 40% real-terms pay cut and are paid around £9,000 less for doing the same job.
That’s not fair and it’s not sustainable.
Show your support ✊
FE staff have faced a 40% real-terms pay cut and are paid around £9,000 less for doing the same job.
That’s not fair and it’s not sustainable.
Show your support ✊
January 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM
St Helens, Knowsley and Liverpool are out on the picket lines this morning.
FE staff have faced a 40% real-terms pay cut and are paid around £9,000 less for doing the same job.
That’s not fair and it’s not sustainable.
Show your support ✊
FE staff have faced a 40% real-terms pay cut and are paid around £9,000 less for doing the same job.
That’s not fair and it’s not sustainable.
Show your support ✊
Why are FE teachers on strike?
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
January 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Why are FE teachers on strike?
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
More pay for FE. Less work for FE.
📣 Bournemouth & Poole College staff out in force today.
Further education keeps communities going but staff are stretched, underpaid and undervalued.
This is what solidarity looks like. ✊
College leaders, come to the table.
📣 Bournemouth & Poole College staff out in force today.
Further education keeps communities going but staff are stretched, underpaid and undervalued.
This is what solidarity looks like. ✊
College leaders, come to the table.
January 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
More pay for FE. Less work for FE.
📣 Bournemouth & Poole College staff out in force today.
Further education keeps communities going but staff are stretched, underpaid and undervalued.
This is what solidarity looks like. ✊
College leaders, come to the table.
📣 Bournemouth & Poole College staff out in force today.
Further education keeps communities going but staff are stretched, underpaid and undervalued.
This is what solidarity looks like. ✊
College leaders, come to the table.
Students are being penalised for getting an education.” @drjogrady.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social this morning, on the mis-selling scandal in student loans.
January 15, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Students are being penalised for getting an education.” @drjogrady.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social this morning, on the mis-selling scandal in student loans.
We love to see it! We got this!
Morley College UCU Waterloo campus this week!
FE teachers are demanding more, fair pay, fair workloads, and respect for the vital work they do.
✊ Stand with FE staff
@ucu.org.uk
FE teachers are demanding more, fair pay, fair workloads, and respect for the vital work they do.
✊ Stand with FE staff
@ucu.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 11:02 AM
We love to see it! We got this!
🚩 We’re out in force and it’s working.
College staff are on strike across England today, and college leaders can and are coming to the table.
🔁 Repost. Get down there. Show your support.
Let’s show them the strength of solidarity. ✊
#FEstrikes #NewDealForFE
College staff are on strike across England today, and college leaders can and are coming to the table.
🔁 Repost. Get down there. Show your support.
Let’s show them the strength of solidarity. ✊
#FEstrikes #NewDealForFE
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 AM
🚩 We’re out in force and it’s working.
College staff are on strike across England today, and college leaders can and are coming to the table.
🔁 Repost. Get down there. Show your support.
Let’s show them the strength of solidarity. ✊
#FEstrikes #NewDealForFE
College staff are on strike across England today, and college leaders can and are coming to the table.
🔁 Repost. Get down there. Show your support.
Let’s show them the strength of solidarity. ✊
#FEstrikes #NewDealForFE
We love to see it! Solidarity to all our colleagues striking today ✊
January 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM
We love to see it! Solidarity to all our colleagues striking today ✊
This morning at Working Men’s College, FE staff are standing together.
FE teachers are demanding more, fair pay, fair workloads, and respect for the vital work they do.
✊ Stand with FE staff
FE teachers are demanding more, fair pay, fair workloads, and respect for the vital work they do.
✊ Stand with FE staff
January 14, 2026 at 10:07 AM
This morning at Working Men’s College, FE staff are standing together.
FE teachers are demanding more, fair pay, fair workloads, and respect for the vital work they do.
✊ Stand with FE staff
FE teachers are demanding more, fair pay, fair workloads, and respect for the vital work they do.
✊ Stand with FE staff
Tonight on LBC, @drjogrady.bsky.social said it like it is.
FE lecturers are not paid enough for an incredibly hard job.
Tomorrow, they take strike action.
✊ Stand with FE staff.
FE lecturers are not paid enough for an incredibly hard job.
Tomorrow, they take strike action.
✊ Stand with FE staff.
January 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Tonight on LBC, @drjogrady.bsky.social said it like it is.
FE lecturers are not paid enough for an incredibly hard job.
Tomorrow, they take strike action.
✊ Stand with FE staff.
FE lecturers are not paid enough for an incredibly hard job.
Tomorrow, they take strike action.
✊ Stand with FE staff.
Tomorrow, we strike.
This week, several college leaders have come to the table but for many staff the fight continues.
Our members will be on picket lines bright and early! Show your support and solidarity. ✊
This week, several college leaders have come to the table but for many staff the fight continues.
Our members will be on picket lines bright and early! Show your support and solidarity. ✊
January 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Tomorrow, we strike.
This week, several college leaders have come to the table but for many staff the fight continues.
Our members will be on picket lines bright and early! Show your support and solidarity. ✊
This week, several college leaders have come to the table but for many staff the fight continues.
Our members will be on picket lines bright and early! Show your support and solidarity. ✊
Myerscough College staff have won, proof that employers can settle when they engage.
Now 25 colleges remain in dispute, and staff will strike this week (14–16 Jan) for fair pay and conditions.
College leaders must come back to the table.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
Now 25 colleges remain in dispute, and staff will strike this week (14–16 Jan) for fair pay and conditions.
College leaders must come back to the table.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/14304/Strikes-off-at-Myerscough-College-as-staff-win-pay-rise-and-im…
January 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Myerscough College staff have won, proof that employers can settle when they engage.
Now 25 colleges remain in dispute, and staff will strike this week (14–16 Jan) for fair pay and conditions.
College leaders must come back to the table.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
Now 25 colleges remain in dispute, and staff will strike this week (14–16 Jan) for fair pay and conditions.
College leaders must come back to the table.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
We stand with PSC and the 45+ organisations opposing dangerous new anti-protest powers.
The right to protest must be defended. Sign here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...
The right to protest must be defended. Sign here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...
PETITION: Defend the right to protest
palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
We stand with PSC and the 45+ organisations opposing dangerous new anti-protest powers.
The right to protest must be defended. Sign here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...
The right to protest must be defended. Sign here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...
Please show your support and solidarity to all FE teachers strking this week.
FE Teachers deserve better.
FE Teachers deserve better.
Solidarity with all @ucu.org.uk FE strikers this week 📢
🗓️14-16 January 2026
📍Find and support your nearest picket: bit.ly/FEPickets
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#StrikeMap #NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike #Education #FurtherEducation
🗓️14-16 January 2026
📍Find and support your nearest picket: bit.ly/FEPickets
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#StrikeMap #NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike #Education #FurtherEducation
January 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Please show your support and solidarity to all FE teachers strking this week.
FE Teachers deserve better.
FE Teachers deserve better.
🚨 FE strike action 🚨
Staff at 25 colleges strike 14-16 Jan over pay and conditions.
📍 National rally: Emmanual Centre, Westminster, Fri 16 Jan, 12pm
UCU is demanding a New Deal for FE , pay parity and national bargaining.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
Staff at 25 colleges strike 14-16 Jan over pay and conditions.
📍 National rally: Emmanual Centre, Westminster, Fri 16 Jan, 12pm
UCU is demanding a New Deal for FE , pay parity and national bargaining.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
Staff at 25 English college employers to strike for better pay and working conditions
Staff at 25 colleges across England will begin three days of strike action next week after college bosses refused to make fair offers over pay and working conditions, the University and College Union ...
www.ucu.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
🚨 FE strike action 🚨
Staff at 25 colleges strike 14-16 Jan over pay and conditions.
📍 National rally: Emmanual Centre, Westminster, Fri 16 Jan, 12pm
UCU is demanding a New Deal for FE , pay parity and national bargaining.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
Staff at 25 colleges strike 14-16 Jan over pay and conditions.
📍 National rally: Emmanual Centre, Westminster, Fri 16 Jan, 12pm
UCU is demanding a New Deal for FE , pay parity and national bargaining.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1430...
Staff at Durham University are balloting to strike over workloads and job insecurity.
“Goodwill is not limitless.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
“Goodwill is not limitless.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
Strike ballot looms at Durham University over workloads and job insecurity
Staff at Durham University are moving towards a strike ballot after senior management refused to engage constructively with the union over untenable workloads and worsening job insecurity, UCU announc...
www.ucu.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Staff at Durham University are balloting to strike over workloads and job insecurity.
“Goodwill is not limitless.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
“Goodwill is not limitless.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
Staff shortages put Dundee’s architecture course at risk, students organised and won.
Teaching has been reinstated in full.
Collective action works.
Teaching has been reinstated in full.
Collective action works.
Dundee architecture students win fight against course-threatening staff shortages
University of Dundee architecture students have successfully campaigned to address a shortage of teaching staff which threatened accreditation of courses
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Staff shortages put Dundee’s architecture course at risk, students organised and won.
Teaching has been reinstated in full.
Collective action works.
Teaching has been reinstated in full.
Collective action works.
On Tuesday, the Israeli military invaded Birzeit University, attacking students with live ammunition.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
On Tuesday, the Israeli military invaded Birzeit University, attacking students with live ammunition.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
In just under a week, we head into action.
Back in November, FE members voted 90% YES for action.
Since then, over 17 colleges have already won pay awards and 28 colleges will take strike action.
🔗 Full list of colleges involved: tr.ee/7b9M2lu8n5
Back in November, FE members voted 90% YES for action.
Since then, over 17 colleges have already won pay awards and 28 colleges will take strike action.
🔗 Full list of colleges involved: tr.ee/7b9M2lu8n5
90% voted YES.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
January 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
In just under a week, we head into action.
Back in November, FE members voted 90% YES for action.
Since then, over 17 colleges have already won pay awards and 28 colleges will take strike action.
🔗 Full list of colleges involved: tr.ee/7b9M2lu8n5
Back in November, FE members voted 90% YES for action.
Since then, over 17 colleges have already won pay awards and 28 colleges will take strike action.
🔗 Full list of colleges involved: tr.ee/7b9M2lu8n5
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NO TO BUSINESS AS USUAL WITH PUTIN'S OLIGARCHS - PROTEST AT TORY HEAD OFFICE
Join us at Conservative Party HQ Wednesday 7 January, from 5pm, to say no to the Shadow Attorney General working to protect oligarch Roman Abramovich
More soon. Email [email protected]
Join us at Conservative Party HQ Wednesday 7 January, from 5pm, to say no to the Shadow Attorney General working to protect oligarch Roman Abramovich
More soon. Email [email protected]
January 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM
NO TO BUSINESS AS USUAL WITH PUTIN'S OLIGARCHS - PROTEST AT TORY HEAD OFFICE
Join us at Conservative Party HQ Wednesday 7 January, from 5pm, to say no to the Shadow Attorney General working to protect oligarch Roman Abramovich
More soon. Email [email protected]
Join us at Conservative Party HQ Wednesday 7 January, from 5pm, to say no to the Shadow Attorney General working to protect oligarch Roman Abramovich
More soon. Email [email protected]
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Aberdeen, Heriot-Watt, Stirling and Strathclyde threatened with industrial action over possible job losses. @helenpacker.bsky.social reports
#highered
#highered
Strike ballots open at four Scottish universities over job losses
Aberdeen, Heriot-Watt, Stirling and Strathclyde threatened with industrial action as Scottish government’s review of higher education funding begins
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Aberdeen, Heriot-Watt, Stirling and Strathclyde threatened with industrial action over possible job losses. @helenpacker.bsky.social reports
#highered
#highered
UCU 2025: Moments That Mattered
A year of resistance, solidarity and collective action.
From defending jobs and pay to standing up to the far right and speaking out for peace.
Thank you to every UCU member who made this year count.
Roll on 2026.
A year of resistance, solidarity and collective action.
From defending jobs and pay to standing up to the far right and speaking out for peace.
Thank you to every UCU member who made this year count.
Roll on 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
UCU 2025: Moments That Mattered
A year of resistance, solidarity and collective action.
From defending jobs and pay to standing up to the far right and speaking out for peace.
Thank you to every UCU member who made this year count.
Roll on 2026.
A year of resistance, solidarity and collective action.
From defending jobs and pay to standing up to the far right and speaking out for peace.
Thank you to every UCU member who made this year count.
Roll on 2026.
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Cardiff University students are demanding that the university authorities answer a series of searching questions following a traumatic year in which more than 1,800 academics were originally put ‘in scope’ for redundancy ✍️Martin Shipton
Students call on Cardiff University to 'open the books' as cuts concerns continue
Martin Shipton Cardiff University students are demanding that the university authorities answer a series of searching questions following a traumatic year in which more than 1,800 academics were origi...
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December 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Cardiff University students are demanding that the university authorities answer a series of searching questions following a traumatic year in which more than 1,800 academics were originally put ‘in scope’ for redundancy ✍️Martin Shipton
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Defenders of high Vice Chancellor pay say it’s irrelevant to the poor state of university finances
At Cambridge University, senior management pay rose from £7m to £32m in 5 years. It's not only the VC whose pay has soared!
This is a surge comparable to university’s annual deficit
At Cambridge University, senior management pay rose from £7m to £32m in 5 years. It's not only the VC whose pay has soared!
This is a surge comparable to university’s annual deficit
December 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Defenders of high Vice Chancellor pay say it’s irrelevant to the poor state of university finances
At Cambridge University, senior management pay rose from £7m to £32m in 5 years. It's not only the VC whose pay has soared!
This is a surge comparable to university’s annual deficit
At Cambridge University, senior management pay rose from £7m to £32m in 5 years. It's not only the VC whose pay has soared!
This is a surge comparable to university’s annual deficit