On Friday 20 November, UCU members at universities across the UK will come together for a national day of action. With jobs, courses and the future of higher education under threat, we’re coming together to fight back. Campaign packs will be arriving in early November to help you get ready.

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It is Day 18 of the UCU workers strike at Edinburgh University, in protest at the growing job cuts, the worsening conditions & the adverse impact on the students' education. All this is happening while management reward themselves with ever higher salaries. Scenes from the picket line ...

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Staff at Lakes College in Cumbria have had enough. UCU members have declared a formal dispute over excessive workloads, stress + disruptive timetabling changes. Management must take meaningful action to protect staff and students or face potential industrial action. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1468...

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Not a record we wanted, but we hold it with pride and gratitude to our members, students and supporters. Still waiting for Goldsmiths management to come to the table with a reasonable offer. (& thank you @novaramedia.com for covering our action.) novaramedia.com/2026/10/12/g...

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Stronger branches. More members. More power. Our new Building Membership toolkit has practical tips on recruiting colleagues, starting conversations and growing your UCU branch. It starts with one conversation. Download it: educationitsours.org.uk

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