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Jo Grady

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Updates from Jo Grady, UCU's general secretary

  • 10 February 2020

    With ten days to go until the next wave of strike action in our higher education disputes, I am answering some of the questions and address some of the issues members…

  • 10 February 2020

    UCU members in higher education with 'student member' status should check to see if circumstances have changed and whether they are now eligible for full membership.…

  • 3 February 2020

    At its meeting last Thursday, the elected reps on UCU's higher education committee (HEC) voted for 14 more days of strike action in both of our current national…

  • 3 February 2020

    To celebrate the life of Nita Sanghera the West Midlands region and national UCU will hold an event with her family on Sunday 29 March in Birmingham.

  • 3 February 2020

    Last Friday ballot papers were posted to UCU members for the annual election of its future president, seats on the national executive committee (NEC) and for trustees.…

  • 28 January 2020

    We have reached an important point in our 'four fights' dispute over pay, job security, equality and workload. Employers have tabled a new offer and I want to update…

  • 23 January 2020

    Read my piece for our environmental blog about why UCU is fully supporting the Teach the Future campaign.

  • 22 January 2020

    I have a short update for members about the ongoing negotiations in our higher education disputes. USS   Talks continue between UCU, employers, and USS over the…