Defending education, jobs and pensions central themes of UCU Congress 2010

Academic freedom, fighting racism and combating privatisation are just some of the other topics to be debated by lecturers and academic-related staff from both further and higher education. From Sunday 30 May to Tuesday 1 June, some 400 delegates will gather in the Manchester Central venue for the event.
 
The union will also announce the result of a consultative ballot on plans to change the pension scheme of many UCU members at the event.
 
UCU general secretary, Sally Hunt, said: 'A wide range of motions has been submitted by UCU branches for discussion at our Congress. I am really looking forward to three days of lively debate in Manchester. With the recent attacks on both further and higher education, our congress represents the perfect opportunity to reaffirm our position as the defenders of education.'

Media credentials
Journalists wishing to attend need to apply for media credentials before Noon on Monday 24 May. To apply for media credentials email press@ucu.org.uk  with the name of the journalist, their email address and mobile phone number. The union will be providing regular updates from the congress floor on its website www.ucu.org.uk
 
Download the full text of all the motions for UCU Congress.
More information on the venue can be found at www.manchestercentral.co.uk