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

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 7

    Further education staff deserve better pay As the cost of living crisis bites, our official claim alongside & calls for a 10% pay rise and action to address spiraling workloads It’s time to

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  2. 22 hours ago

    This week's campaigns update:

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  3. Retweeted
    Apr 1

    ✍️sign onto the growing list of FE members who have had enough of being told: 🤔"not this year" on pay 💩here's another fixed-term contract ⏰got to be on-site 9-5pm 😖 "have a yoga lesson" on 👇

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  4. Retweeted
    Apr 5

    On strike for education - an interview with the general secretary of the for my substack:

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  5. Retweeted
    Apr 7

    We're thrilled to be holding a couple of extra focus groups to help us develop our report, to send off to UKRI and government. This one's for PGRs in Scotland - sign up today, we're looking forward to meeting you! 🔥💪

    📢CALLING PGR MEMBERS📢 is holding a focus group of PGRs at Scottish universities to form evidence for a UKRI consultation which could make a big difference in the campaign. 20 April, 3-5pm. Apply here:
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  6. Retweeted
    Apr 6

    It was great to speak to students today at about why joining a trade union is so important to protecting employment rights and securing decent pay and conditions. And then to meet branch secretary Sue and branch chair Tom to talk about their vital work.

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  7. Retweeted
    Apr 7

    Can I retire before I die please?

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  8. Retweeted
    Apr 7

    Support the strikers out for their third day today fighting a two tier staff with TPS pension rights ripped up for new members

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  9. Retweeted
    Apr 7

    Two tier workforces are so divisive. Short-term thinking at its worst. Today I salute those taking strike action at Staffordshire University. Hope the sun shines on you today

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  10. Retweeted
    Apr 7

    Please everyone send your support and solidarity to They are up against a management team that bully with impunity and want to set a new low standard for the entire sector. But we won’t let them ✊🏻

    We're Striking NOW! It's the Last day of action before Easter and we're still against a two tier workforce, Support your lecturers, join us and strike!
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    Apr 6

    College Road picket standing strong against a subsidiary for new staff that will destroy existing conditions including TPS access

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  12. Retweeted
    Apr 6

    I have resigned as external examiner of the excellent MSc Africa and International Development programme in protest against pension cuts and in solidarity with the campaign

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  13. Retweeted
    Apr 6

    We're Striking NOW! It's the Last day of action before Easter and we're still against a two tier workforce, Support your lecturers, join us and strike!

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  14. Retweeted
    Apr 6

    Exactly this- Labour's universities spokesperson speaking for us all. I've asked numerous Parliamentary questions on the Universities Superannuation Scheme and will continue to keep pressure up

    Staff at our world-class universities deserve good working conditions and secure pensions. That is why, today, I have written to to ask for an immediate review of the Universities Superannuation Scheme and its recent management.
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  15. Retweeted
    Apr 6

    Our shadow Universities Minister is right on this. We cannot continue with precarious employment and insecure pensions for the people who teach and skill up our next generation. They deserve so much better.

    Staff at our world-class universities deserve good working conditions and secure pensions. That is why, today, I have written to to ask for an immediate review of the Universities Superannuation Scheme and its recent management.
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  16. Apr 6

    UCU are jointly supporting this Saturday’s rally in solidarity with the people of Ukraine Assemble in Parliament Square on 9 April from 12 noon for a demo to Downing Street

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  17. Retweeted
    Apr 6

    Staff at our world-class universities deserve good working conditions and secure pensions. That is why, today, I have written to to ask for an immediate review of the Universities Superannuation Scheme and its recent management.

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  18. Apr 6

    There is no justification for the devastating cuts to USS pensions forced through by And are clear: university staff deserve decent pensions, pay and conditions. No ifs or buts.

    Staff at our world-class universities deserve good working conditions and secure pensions. That is why, today, I have written to to ask for an immediate review of the Universities Superannuation Scheme and its recent management.
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    Apr 6
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    Do it now! Give us a mandate to take action.

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  20. Apr 6

    Our disputes with university bosses are not only about the interests of staff, but the survival of higher education as a public good. Vote YES, and post your ballots by 5pm TODAY 🤝

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