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Jo Grady

General secretary's news

Updates from Jo Grady, UCU's general secretary

  • 20 October 2023

    Today is a historic moment. After years of campaigning, balloting, picketing, and taking action, I am extremely happy to announce that UCU members have voted to…

  • 11 October 2023

    The results of the Respect FE industrial action ballot, which closed yesterday (Tuesday 10 October 2023),  are now available on the UCU website , where you can…

  • 6 October 2023

    Yesterday was a landmark day not only for our union but the whole trade union movement. The attacks on workers' pensions have been relentless over the last few…

  • 5 October 2023

    USS pensions: justice has prevailed Today I am very pleased to announce justice has prevailed in our long fight for USS pensions. The employers' representative…

  • 4 October 2023

    Respect FE: Live tonight! Our Respect FE industrial action ballot closes in a week so if you haven't done so already, please return your ballot without delay  (the…

  • 4 October 2023

    Developing consultation questions: meetings for members As we approach the next phase of the UCU Rising campaign, we need to develop clear strategies to win the…

  • 28 September 2023

    We are stepping into the final week of the Respect FE industrial action ballot campaign, and I want to thank thousands of you who have backed the union and voted…

  • 25 September 2023

    Members will be aware that UCU has been engaged with Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and Universities UK (UUK) to restore pre-2022 benefits to your pensions…