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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LUCU are proud to be a signatory of DORA, let’s change what we value in research. |  |
Counselling, support, financial assistance and more available to members through Education Support Partnership. |
Loughborough UCU on Social Media
There will be an online Twitter Spaces session tonight (Friday 26 November 7pm) for striking UCU - University and College Union and National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) members, featuring Tony Kearns (CWU), Jo Grady (UCU), Eddie Dempsey (RMT), Ronan Burtenshaw (Tribune), and many others.
twitter.com “Tomorrow at 7pm we will hold a solidarity Twitter Spaces session for striking UCU and RMT members. CWU @tkearnsy UCU @DrJoGrady RMT @EddieDempsey Tribune @ronanburtenshaw + many more! t.co/...
Action Short of a Strike (ASOS) - What do I do?
The NUS National Union of Students have launched a petition calling on employers to come back to the table and meet our demands. Please share with students and encourage them to sign the open letter: email-nus.org.uk/p/5BGA-9DB/strike-letter
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There will be an online Twitter Spaces session tonight (Friday 26 November 7pm) for striking @UCU and @RMTunion members, featuring Tony Kearns (@CWUnews), @DrJoGrady (UCU), Eddie Dempsey (RMT), Ronan Burtenshaw (Tribune), and many others. Set a reminder on the quoted tweet. Tomorrow at 7pm we will hold a solidarity Twitter Spaces session for striking UCU and RMT members. Action Short of a Strike (ASOS) - What do I do? UCU are running a series of 20 minute bite-size teach outs on ASOS to maximise participation & impact of the industrial action in HE. The ASOS sessions are repeated so please only register for one: Reminder: World AIDS Day is on the 1st December. World Aids Day takes place every year on 1st of December. @UCU supports World Aids Day. If you would like to mark World Aids Day and/or raise funds for @NAT_AIDS_Trust, you can get involved in different ways. Visit the NAT webpage for details: https://www.worldaidsday.org/campaign/ Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women. During this time we will be sharing resources from the University and beyond. #WhiteRibbonDay2021 #16Days |
