Loughborough University and College Union branch (LUCU) works with Loughborough 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 provide support and advice to our members when they feel that they are not receiving fair, equal and respectful treatment. 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
- Casualisation
- Equality Pay Gaps
As such we are keen to be involved in any institutional initiative that may affect our members’ work performance, social life and dignity.
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LUCU are proud to be a signatory of DORA, let’s change what we value in research. | ![]() |
Free counselling, support, financial assistance and more available to members through Education Support. |
Loughborough UCU on Social Media
Wednesday 25 May - 17:00 - 18:30 Wednesday 8 June |
Durham UCU have agreed a joint statement with our employer on USS. Available here: https://t.co/Yx3nzYeZy0
This is not an end - we need and intend to keep pushing collectively to end the destructive cycle in USS, and ensure fair pensions for all. https://t.co/L8ctHhRuM8 ![]()
Oh really @USSpensions? There's only one group taking all our pensions right now and that's you, @UniversitiesUK and the VCs who blindly back you in your trashing of the scheme. Thank goodness that @ucu @USSbriefs and many branches like @LboroUCU are fighting back. https://t.co/tghpVjl2vp
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University employers are threatening to deduct 100% of pay from our members and bring in replacement agency workers
@DrJoGrady has written to Minister @michelledonelan urging the government to instruct VCs against using these disgusting tactics https://t.co/qBVsWvZSAJ ![]()
🚨Shamefully VCs at some universities are 'locking out' staff participating in a marking boycott & withdrawing 100% of pay.
Others are threatening to bus in scab labour. Support our branches. Donate to our fighting fund: https://t.co/fl508i5xcp https://t.co/rEtLufaIoZ
Some of our Inspiring Women Award winners 🎉We loved celebrating the fantastic women in our community. You are the ones who make Maia what is it 💜 https://t.co/5RCJv7KxHs
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Vice chancellors & senior managers frequently bully & intimidate staff - in these disputes it has been no different
As our branches continue with this marking boycott, they will need all of our support & for us to send a clear message to employers that we are united behind them https://t.co/fXfXo2EiwV |