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…
Friday Update: Lobby Cambridge on USS!
Welcome to the end of our first week of strike action! We’ve been picketing online today, sheltering from Storm Eunice, but we’ll be back out on the pickets on Monday morning. Meanwhile, here are FIVE THINGS you can do right…
Priya Gopal, ‘Why Do I Strike?’ – Rally Speech, 17 February
At our lunchtime rally on Thursday, CUCU’s Priya Gopal gave this barnstorming speech on why we’re out on strike again, and why our action is so vital: First of all, a big shoutout to all of you here and all…
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-…
Industrial Action 2022 – latest information
As we prepare for a week of strikes to defend our pensions, we have updated information here about the dispute and about our industrial action. FAQs – branch and national COVID-19 Picketing advice Cambridge UCU Hardship Fund If you’re a…
Industrial Action 2022 – Frequently Asked Questions
UCU members at Cambridge will be joining colleagues across the country in taking strike action for up to ten days this term: Monday 14th to Friday 18th February Monday 21st to Tuesday 22nd February Monday 28th February to Wednesday 2nd…
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…
A Joint Statement on USS from Cambridge UCU, the University of Cambridge, Oxford UCU, and the University of Oxford
On 3 August, Cambridge UCU and Cambridge University, along with Oxford UCU and Oxford University, announced a joint statement, calling for exploration of alternative scheme designs for USS (including an evaluation of conditional indexation). The focus is on the long-term question…