Join the University and College Union (UCU)

20 August

• For Staff
• Other

Information for staff interested in joining the UCU, University and College Union.

The UCU is a trade union, which is an organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Their branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at Loughborough University. The

UCU has over 120,000 members, including academics, researchers, technicians, library and IT professionals, administrators and postgraduates. Loughborough University UCU (LUCU) have a large branch committee and representatives across the university, covering both the Loughborough and London campuses.

The UCU negotiate with the university on behalf of all academic staff and professional services staff grade 6 and above (regardless of whether they are members or not) on things like conditions of contract, promotion procedures, probation, early retirement, child-care provision, discretionary pay, teaching assessment and the use of part-time and fixed-term staff. They are consulted on policies being introduced or reviewed and can raise questions around suitability and appropriateness in line with staff rights.

The UCU have regular meetings with the university where they can take issues forward – this can lead to real change. The UCU's more current campaign win can be found on their website.

Read more about why and how to join on the UCU website.

If you have any questions, please do get in touch with the branch by emailing ucu@lboro.ac.uk or calling 01509 228299.

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