Welcome to the first day of our latest round of strikes. This time round, we’re focusing on building the union, recruiting new members, and spreading the word about just how severe a crisis we’re facing. To recap today’s action, here’s…
Why should we go on strike? Reasons why it matters
As we approach another set of strike days, you might be wondering why we should strike again, and whether it will make any difference. This is why striking continues to matter, and how it can still make a difference: USS…
Rally for pay and pension justice: 22 February
In person (Cambridge) and online Assemble 12 noon – King’s Parade outside Great St Mary’s Cambridge – Tuesday 22 February Supported by Cambridge UCU, Open University UCU, Cambridge SU Across the country, university staff are on strike demanding an end…
UCU strike calendar Feb-Mar 2022 UPDATED
Strike calendar Feb-March 2022 UPDATED UCU members across the country are on strike to defend their pensions and pay, and to fight inequality and injustice across higher education. Read more about why we are on strike here. Strike dates: 21-…
Vice Chancellor’s email – our response
On Thursday, the Vice Chancellor used an all-staff email to discuss the strike ballots for UCU members which open on Monday 18th November. Although the VC adopted a complacent tone, the letter effectively misrepresents the two disputes on pensions and…
Four Fights – new FAQ
The Four Fights are four related campaigns on pay, casualisation, equality, and workload. Conditions in all of those areas have been getting worse – and never more so than during the pandemic. Today, we’re publishing a new FAQ on the…
2019 Strike FAQ
The following are some questions and answers about the forthcoming strikes, with a special focus on the situation here in Cambridge. We’ll be keeping this page regularly updated over the next few weeks, so if you have a question that…
Strike Ballot FAQs
Two crucial industrial action ballots opened on 9th of September. With one on pay, equality, job security, and workload, and the other on USS pensions. The ballots will run until Wednesday 30th of October and HEC will meet to consider…
Students and Staff Standing United – Pay and Equality Ballot
The ballot closes Friday 22nd February, post off your ballot papers by Wednesday 20th to be sure that they arrive on time.
Pay and Equality Ballot – all about everyone’s pay
UCU are balloting members over pay and equality. Staff have received below inflation pay offers year after year since 2009 and this year is no exception. Its time for the sector to catch up with the improvements in pay that…