LUCU works with the University on policies, procedures and practices that affect the performance and well-being of its members. We are officially recognised as the sole negotiating body for Academic and Academic Related staff. We work hard to represent members’ interests in areas such as:
- Health and Safety and Occupational Health policies and procedures
- Car parking charges
- Stress policy
- Staff Survey and its outcomes
- Departmental workload agreements
We have also contributed to national campaigns and action on issues such as
- Pensions : (USS latest news)
- Pay
As such we are keen to be involved in any institutional initiative that may affect our members’ work performance, social life and dignity. We provide support and advice to our members when they feel that they are not receiving fair, equal and respectful treatment.
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Counselling, support, financial assistance and more available to members through Education Support Partnership. |
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Protect student choice: save #BTEC! Please sign the petition to reverse plans to withdraw funding for applied general qualifications such as BTECs . Students shouldn't be forced to choose between studying A levels or T levels from the age of 16.
Petition: Protect student choice: do not withdraw funding for BTEC qualifications petition.parliament.uk Reverse the plan to withdraw funding for most applied general qualifications such as BTECs and guarantee they will continue to play a major role in the qualifications landscape. Students should not be...
Visa applications for Afghan researchers: UCU - University and College Union wrote to the Foreign Secretary urging the UK Government to urgently process visas for Afghan scholars who are at-risk as a result of working on UK funded research programmes. UCU’s letter to the UK Government: www.ucu.org.uk/article/11754/Visa-applications-for-Afghan-researchers
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UCU - University and College Union is supporting research into #lgbt+ experiences in higher education. Please help by completing this survey, aimed at LGBT+ members, it takes 15-20 minutes to complete. It will close on Wednesday 22 September 2021.
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Protect student choice: save #BTEC! Sign the petition to reverse plans to withdraw funding for applied general qualifications such as BTECs . Students shouldn't be forced to choose between studying A levels or T levels from the age of 16. Visa applications for Afghan researchers: @UCU wrote to the Foreign Secretary urging the UK Government to urgently process visas for Afghan scholars who are at-risk as a result of working on UK funded research programmes. UCU’s letter to the UK Government: https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/11754/Visa-applications-for-Afghan-researchers #UCU is supporting research into #LGBT+ experiences in higher education. Please help by completing this survey, aimed at LGBT+ members, it takes 15-20 minutes to complete. It will close on Wednesday 22 September 2021. .@UniversitiesUK is forcing through huge cuts to the retirement income of staff The USS pension proposals from Universities UK will slash £9,295.00 from my guaranteed annual pension. |
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