UCU Solidarity Movement
@ucu-solidarity.bsky.social
Calling for solidarity across UCU branches. We are fighting against cuts, casualisation and marketised education!
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Sean & I wrote this.
Reform UK are topping the polls & they hope to repilcate Trump's policies here.
Reform are a threat to migrants & all marginalised people. They are a threat to education, trade unions & democracy.
We must mobilise to stop them.
@seanawallis.bsky.social #Together
Reform UK are topping the polls & they hope to repilcate Trump's policies here.
Reform are a threat to migrants & all marginalised people. They are a threat to education, trade unions & democracy.
We must mobilise to stop them.
@seanawallis.bsky.social #Together
Stand with Minnesota – Stand Up to Farage
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis…
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis…
Stand with Minnesota – Stand Up to Farage
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis and children as young as 5 have been detained by ICE. A wave of anti-ICE protests have erupted across the US, but many are understandably scared of standing up against a paramilitary which has been given central Government license to arbitrarily detain, even kill, and placed itself above the law.
seanwallis.uk
February 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Sean & I wrote this.
Reform UK are topping the polls & they hope to repilcate Trump's policies here.
Reform are a threat to migrants & all marginalised people. They are a threat to education, trade unions & democracy.
We must mobilise to stop them.
@seanawallis.bsky.social #Together
Reform UK are topping the polls & they hope to repilcate Trump's policies here.
Reform are a threat to migrants & all marginalised people. They are a threat to education, trade unions & democracy.
We must mobilise to stop them.
@seanawallis.bsky.social #Together
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Big legal win!!!
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Big legal win!!!
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READ ALL ABOUT IT @georgeclarke.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk The 'latest offer' from management @northumbriauni.bsky.social @andylong6.bsky.social offers no protections for hard-working staff: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Northumbria University staff strike over pension row
Staff are taking part in 10 days of strikes after being told to switch pension schemes.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 6:29 AM
READ ALL ABOUT IT @georgeclarke.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk The 'latest offer' from management @northumbriauni.bsky.social @andylong6.bsky.social offers no protections for hard-working staff: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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With a crushing sense of inevitability.
Thousands - literally thousands - arrested, people imprisoned for months. All for - optics?
Thousands - literally thousands - arrested, people imprisoned for months. All for - optics?
Breaking: on two counts, the High Court has ruled that the Labour government's proscription of the campaign group Palestine Action was unlawful – a win for its co-founder Huda Ammori, who sought a judicial review of the ban
February 13, 2026 at 10:12 AM
With a crushing sense of inevitability.
Thousands - literally thousands - arrested, people imprisoned for months. All for - optics?
Thousands - literally thousands - arrested, people imprisoned for months. All for - optics?
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This was so obviously wrong, you do wonder what government was trying to achieve with a couple of months of intimidation.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
This was so obviously wrong, you do wonder what government was trying to achieve with a couple of months of intimidation.
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Not only are we on strike to demand @ucu.org.uk stop its year-long campaign of trade union victimisation, but we also vote again to make clear we are taking a stand.
The TU movement is united on one matter: you do not act unlawfully to one of our own.
#HandsOffMarie #UniteAgainstVictimisation
The TU movement is united on one matter: you do not act unlawfully to one of our own.
#HandsOffMarie #UniteAgainstVictimisation
February 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Not only are we on strike to demand @ucu.org.uk stop its year-long campaign of trade union victimisation, but we also vote again to make clear we are taking a stand.
The TU movement is united on one matter: you do not act unlawfully to one of our own.
#HandsOffMarie #UniteAgainstVictimisation
The TU movement is united on one matter: you do not act unlawfully to one of our own.
#HandsOffMarie #UniteAgainstVictimisation
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THIS IS WHAT A UNION LOOKS LIKE. THIS IS WHAT SOLIDARITY LOOKS LIKE. THIS IS WHAT STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT LOOKS LIKE. IGNORE AT YOUR PERIL!
February 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
THIS IS WHAT A UNION LOOKS LIKE. THIS IS WHAT SOLIDARITY LOOKS LIKE. THIS IS WHAT STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT LOOKS LIKE. IGNORE AT YOUR PERIL!
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Staff at Truro and Penwith College will strike on Monday 23 February.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
Truro & Penwith College staff to strike over low pay & high workloads
Staff at Truro and Penwith College will strike on Monday 23 February in an escalating dispute over low pay and poor working conditions
www.ucu.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Staff at Truro and Penwith College will strike on Monday 23 February.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
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Government decision to proscribe Palestine action was unlawful, high court judges rule.
Huge victory for those opposing genocide. Huge wake up call for the Labour government.
Huge victory for those opposing genocide. Huge wake up call for the Labour government.
February 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Government decision to proscribe Palestine action was unlawful, high court judges rule.
Huge victory for those opposing genocide. Huge wake up call for the Labour government.
Huge victory for those opposing genocide. Huge wake up call for the Labour government.
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It says a lot about the state of UK universities that @birminghamucu.bsky.social have had to negotiate over "recognition that union reps should not face detriment for union work".
It also tells us that all who work in unis need to be in a union.
#JoinAUnion
#heartunionsweek ❤️unions
It also tells us that all who work in unis need to be in a union.
#JoinAUnion
#heartunionsweek ❤️unions
We’ve secured some important wins: 30–40% protected research time for academics on R&E contracts, recognition that union reps should not face detriment for union work, and a commitment to improve health and safety governance. Join UCU today to make UoB a fairer, safety workplace
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February 13, 2026 at 9:22 AM
It says a lot about the state of UK universities that @birminghamucu.bsky.social have had to negotiate over "recognition that union reps should not face detriment for union work".
It also tells us that all who work in unis need to be in a union.
#JoinAUnion
#heartunionsweek ❤️unions
It also tells us that all who work in unis need to be in a union.
#JoinAUnion
#heartunionsweek ❤️unions
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THREE strike ballots in universities in Scotland closing next week - that’s 3️⃣
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
February 13, 2026 at 8:26 AM
THREE strike ballots in universities in Scotland closing next week - that’s 3️⃣
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
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We're still facing 400+ job losses, the loss of a campus, the closure of our foundation year department, and many more departments cut to the bone. Please sign our petition to help stop the cuts, save jobs, and defend our students' education!
Save Essex: Stop the Cuts, Save Southend, Protect Education
These proposed cuts mean people losing their livelihoods in a higher education sector already facing a jobs crisis, where alternative employment is scarce and careers built over many years can be dest...
www.megaphone.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
We're still facing 400+ job losses, the loss of a campus, the closure of our foundation year department, and many more departments cut to the bone. Please sign our petition to help stop the cuts, save jobs, and defend our students' education!
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The court has spoken.
Counter-terror powers must not be used to undermine democratic rights.
Full statement from @drjogrady.bsky.social
Counter-terror powers must not be used to undermine democratic rights.
Full statement from @drjogrady.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The court has spoken.
Counter-terror powers must not be used to undermine democratic rights.
Full statement from @drjogrady.bsky.social
Counter-terror powers must not be used to undermine democratic rights.
Full statement from @drjogrady.bsky.social
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Today's ruling on the EHRC's interim guidance is a disappointing, confusing and mixed picture.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
The High Court has ruled on our challenge to the EHRC’s interim guidance.
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
High Court rules on lawfulness of the EHRC’s interim guidance
High Court decides services may lawfully allow trans women to use women’s facilities – but the fight for trans rights continues
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Today's ruling on the EHRC's interim guidance is a disappointing, confusing and mixed picture.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
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Just a few of the incredible scenes on our pickets and at our joint rally with @unison.org.uk - thanks to all our members and supporters! See you all on Monday ✊
February 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Just a few of the incredible scenes on our pickets and at our joint rally with @unison.org.uk - thanks to all our members and supporters! See you all on Monday ✊
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Stand with Minnesota – Stand Up to Farage
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis…
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis…
Stand with Minnesota – Stand Up to Farage
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis and children as young as 5 have been detained by ICE. A wave of anti-ICE protests have erupted across the US, but many are understandably scared of standing up against a paramilitary which has been given central Government license to arbitrarily detain, even kill, and placed itself above the law.
seanwallis.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Stand with Minnesota – Stand Up to Farage
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis…
Regi Pilling and Sean Wallis We can’t say we’ve not been warned. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ (ICE) agents have shocked people across the world. ICE has terrorised communities from LA to Minneapolis…
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This is a thread about UCU & what it has become over the last few years. But the first thing I want to say is I didn’t join a union to stay silent or turn my back on a single parent of three facing dismissal on the basis of their trade union activities. Marie Monaghan is the Unite UCU 1/12
February 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
This is a thread about UCU & what it has become over the last few years. But the first thing I want to say is I didn’t join a union to stay silent or turn my back on a single parent of three facing dismissal on the basis of their trade union activities. Marie Monaghan is the Unite UCU 1/12
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Every word of @lucyburkemcr.bsky.social thread + this point especially. Why is our own union behaving like this in its capacity as an employer? Why are elected democratic bodies prevented from having the basic discussions about solidarity we ask of everyone else when our members are threatened?
Every rep at MMU knows that Marie is great at her job. So we have wanted to support her & say to #UCU management stop threatening Marie’s job, her livelihood, the wellbeing of the children she supports 4/12
February 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Every word of @lucyburkemcr.bsky.social thread + this point especially. Why is our own union behaving like this in its capacity as an employer? Why are elected democratic bodies prevented from having the basic discussions about solidarity we ask of everyone else when our members are threatened?
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Branch meeting - no new details on the merger with Greenwich. It's expected to happen on 1st August 2026.
We want to see assurances of no compulsory redundancies as a result of the merger. Our negotiators will be pushing for this.
We want to see assurances of no compulsory redundancies as a result of the merger. Our negotiators will be pushing for this.
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Branch meeting - no new details on the merger with Greenwich. It's expected to happen on 1st August 2026.
We want to see assurances of no compulsory redundancies as a result of the merger. Our negotiators will be pushing for this.
We want to see assurances of no compulsory redundancies as a result of the merger. Our negotiators will be pushing for this.
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Outside the High Court on the Strand, Central London, Friday 13 February 2026.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
February 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Outside the High Court on the Strand, Central London, Friday 13 February 2026.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Whose union just went and smashed the ballot? Why, @ducu.bsky.social! Let's reclaim our time and fight for decent working conditions ✊🤗
February 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Whose union just went and smashed the ballot? Why, @ducu.bsky.social! Let's reclaim our time and fight for decent working conditions ✊🤗
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Results are in regarding our local ballot.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
February 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Results are in regarding our local ballot.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
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"Taking responsibility" apparently means its someone else's fault.
February 9, 2026 at 11:12 AM
"Taking responsibility" apparently means its someone else's fault.
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Parts of University of Dundee’s action plan in response to the Gillies report are not being implemented.
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?
February 9, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Parts of University of Dundee’s action plan in response to the Gillies report are not being implemented.
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?