Protection from victimisation for UCU reps

UCU's education programme offers its growing network of activists a wide range of courses. Courses are delivered on a regional basis so are therefore an ideal opportunity for members to learn from and network with reps from different branches within their region.

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The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULR(C)A) and subsequent court decisions gives trade union members protection from:

• victimisation from an employer on the basis of trade union activity
• refusal of work on the basis of trade union membership
• dismissal on the grounds of trade union membership
• being chosen for redundancy on the basis of trade union membership
• dismissal on the ground of union activity in previous jobs.

UCU takes discrimination against union members and representatives seriously and will actively pursue protections under law.

However the best protection is to have the support and backing of a well-organised branch/LA. The active support of your colleagues is important because it also acts as a powerful preventative measure.