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UCU release report on the “gig-economy” in universities

UCU release report on the “gig-economy” in universities

A UCU report exposes the use of “gig-economy contracts” by British universities, with the University of Manchester having 80% of research staff on fixed-term contracts
UMUCU calls for Jo Grady’s resignation

UMUCU calls for Jo Grady’s resignation

The Manchester Branch of the UCU has called for the General Secretary to resign following the failure of the UCU reballot
Over 3,700 students offered compensation for delayed graduation

Over 3,700 students offered compensation for delayed graduation

The University claims that the delays were largely not because of UCU Marking and Assessment Boycott, but failed to provide another reason
UCU reballot fails: no more strikes this term

UCU reballot fails: no more strikes this term

The UCU had been reballoting for several weeks over the Four Fights: pay, discrimination, workloads, and casualisation
Pension win for UCU Members

Pension win for UCU Members

The UCU secures an agreement with UUK (Universities UK) over restoration of pensions to pre-April 2022 levels
UCU Strikes: What you need to know

UCU Strikes: What you need to know

Here’s a basic rundown of what you need to know about the UCU strikes
UCU Strikes paused after narrow vote

UCU Strikes paused after narrow vote

The strikes have today been called off after an emergency meeting at 11am today. Find out more as we know it
Nine days of strike action planned for start of term

Nine days of strike action planned for start of term

Further disruption as UCU announce strikes on 19-22 September and 25-29 September, coinciding with first two weeks of term
University confirm potential graduation delays

University confirm potential graduation delays

An email update from The Faculty of Humanities confirms potential delays to graduation and their efforts to minimise the impact on students
UCU marking and assessment boycott: Everything you need to know

UCU marking and assessment boycott: Everything you need to know

Strikes continue into the 2022/23 academic year, with the UCU now pursuing a marking boycott, affecting most universities across the UK. But, what does this mean exactly?
Before the downfall: Catching up with the Sam Alex Occupiers

Before the downfall: Catching up with the Sam Alex Occupiers

In just a few short weeks, UoM Rent Strike’s occupation has taken on wins and defeats. Before it all kicked off, we paid the Sam Alex occupiers a visit to see what was occurring before UoM intervened.
Anger at UCU after strike action paused

Anger at UCU after strike action paused

The UCU have paused strike action, but the Manchester branch aren’t happy – here’s why
“This is a matter of priority”: A rundown of this week’s UCU strikes

“This is a matter of priority”: A rundown of this week’s UCU strikes

On February 14th UCU strikes continued for the third week in a row. Here’s a rundown of everything that happened this week
Lower presence on the 2nd day of UCU strikes

Lower presence on the 2nd day of UCU strikes

The second day of the UCU strikes sees a bleaker presence on picket lines. However, people striking stay optimistic and rejoice the support that they are getting outside their union.
Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

The University of Manchester’s new staff survey has found staff are less satisfied with pay, benefits, and their overall wellbeing
UCU members join thousands on “Walk Out Wednesday”

UCU members join thousands on “Walk Out Wednesday”

The UCU started off their 18 days of industrial action over February and March with a strike coordinated across many unions, including the RMT and the NEU
Series of ‘teach-outs’ kick off first two days of UCU strikes

Series of ‘teach-outs’ kick off first two days of UCU strikes

The first two days of UCU strikes saw teach-outs on topics including freedom in Iran, industrial action, and alternatives to capitalism
Seasons change, Hot Strike Summer stays

Seasons change, Hot Strike Summer stays

Hot strike summer continues into the winter, with countless groups fighting for workers rights, refusing to be treated as a commodity
Students’ Union stands with UCU strikes

Students’ Union stands with UCU strikes

The Students’ Union will support upcoming UCU industrial action, in support of lecturers and other academic staff, it announced on November 17
UCU lecturers to strike for three days this November

UCU lecturers to strike for three days this November

The UCU has announced that lecturers from all UK universities will be striking on the November 24, 25, and 30