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Jo Grady

General secretary's news

Updates from Jo Grady, UCU's general secretary

  • 8 March 2023

    Today we are celebrating every woman in the UCU that is standing up for a better workplace.

  • 28 February 2023

    New strike date announced to focus the employers mind as Acas talks come to a conclusion.

  • 24 February 2023

    Please join me online at 6.30pm next Thursday 2 March for a very special UCU Live event to launch the Respect FE campaign and e-ballot. As you know all too well,…

  • 24 February 2023

    This morning the employers' representatives UCEA has written to all institutions saying there is no agreement on pay, and they are recommending universities pay…

  • 23 February 2023

    I am contacting you today with some important information about our reballot and with the results of our recent survey of members. Winning the ballot These next…

  • 17 February 2023

    I'm writing to update you on significant developments regarding our disputes. Action paused We have reached a point in discussions with our employers where we have…

  • 15 February 2023

    The following is the script for UCU general secretary Jo Grady's live broadcast to UCU Rising picket lines, 15 February 2023: Morning everyone! What's better for…

  • 13 February 2023

    Today we met with UCEA at the mediators Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service). Talks are continuing with the aim of resolving the dispute. Tomorrow…