Loughborough University UCU

Members are invited to an online meeting to discuss the outcome of the “We Are the University” ballot, to gauge members’ views on the ballot result, and the next steps the union should take.

Tues 2nd Dec - 12pm - online.

More info in your emails and here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/member...

All three Trade Unions at #Lboro are balloting members over pay and recently met on campus to encourage members to vote.

#VoteYES in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballots.

@ucu.org.uk @unison.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social

Have you voted in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballot yet?

If not, vote now and vote YES!

@ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk

Tomorrow - Wednesday 12th November!

A photo of Agnes Flues in a picket supervisor vest and punk scarf.

Taking a quick step back from yesterday's news to remind everyone that the annual Agnes Flues memorial park run will take place tomorrow (8/11) at 9 AM. Throw on some @UCU.org.uk colours and join us as we honour this absolute legend.

UCU (@ucu.org.uk) has called a national demonstration against the planned redundancies at the University of Leicester.
Please come and march alongside us in Leicester on 12 November.
All welcome!

Last chance to register for the #LboroUCU online CPD workshop, "Allyship and Solidarity", open to all LU staff & Masters & PhD students. Taking place online on Tues 11th November from 12 noon.

For more information and to register for the course: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-course-a...

Alec's hand posting a white c6 envelope into a red post box

Another @ucu.org.uk vote goes in the post. Your union needs you ✊ #weAreTheUniversity @lboroucu.bsky.social

The @ucu.org.uk "We are the University" ballots will be posted to members on Monday. Look out for a pink envelope at your registered address arriving next week. We encourage all members to vote and make their voice heard. #WeAreTheUniversity #LboroUCU

Interested in supporting colleagues & making a real difference?

LUCU is looking for new volunteer caseworkers — full training provided!

Intro to Casework (online): Tue 18 Nov, 1–4:30pm.

Learn more 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/become-a-luc...

#LboroUCU

💜 Loughborough UCU Get Together!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, 🕐 1–2pm
📍 UCU Office – 3 Holywell Dr

☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits on us!

Join fellow members to reconnect, meet your new committee & start the year with good conversation and friendly faces.

#LboroUCU #UnionTogether

🚨 Want to level up your organising skills? 🚨

Join Power Up!, free for UCU members this Nov–Dec. Build campaigns that win + connect with organisers worldwide 🌍✊

📅 Sessions: 18, 20 Nov & 2, 4 Dec (5–7pm)
⏰ Register by 25 Oct → ucu@lboro.ac.uk

More info 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/power-up-new...

Members, we've announced our calendar of all member meetings for 2025-26. These meetings are vital opportunities to shape the direction of our branch and to stay engaged with the work of your union. We hope you’ll make a note of the dates and join us when you can. All the info is on our website.

Improve your working conditions - join a union today!

Info on joining #LboroUCU and #UCU in general: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/

Work in another sector? Find the best union for you, here: www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion

#JoinAUnion

A photograph of a picket line. Numerous people and one lovely dog stand in front of banners.

Day two of picketing today! We will once again be at the north, west, and south entrances of UP and the Derby rd entrance of Jubilee campus from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Come show your support, stand in solidarity, and learn all about what and why we are fighting!

#StopTheCuts

#LboroUCU response to the far-right demonstration in London this weekend, and the nationwide St George’s and Union flag display campaign: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-opposes...

The results of the LUCU Staff Survey, held earlier this year, have now been published on our branch website. You can see them, and a brief report, here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/report-from-...

#LboroUCU #LboroFamily #StaffSurvey

We are very pleased to announce that we have a new Department Rep in the School of Social Sciences & Humanities. Meet our very first UCU Rep for the new Loughborough Law Department in this article: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/a-new-rep-fo...

#LboroUCU #LboroFamily #LboroLaw

Strike ballot opens at University of Sheffield staff over job cuts Staff at the University of Sheffield are being asked to vote for strike action, announced the University and College Union (UCU) today. The ballot opened yesterday and will close on Tuesday 30 September.

Ballot papers drop today for local industrial action to defend jobs at the University of Sheffield against redundancy and further workload pressures.

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1415...

A reminder that you can still sign up for our Allyship & Solidarity CPD session, details on the post below.

Sometimes a barrier is a good thing!

Join #LboroUCU today: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/

Or if you work in another sector, you can find the best union for you, here: www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion

#JoinAUnion

#LboroUCU has organised an online CPD workshop, "Allyship and Solidarity", open to all LU staff & Masters & PhD students. Taking place online on Tues 23rd September from 12 noon.

For more information and to register for the course: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-course-a...

Find out what happened at our #LboroUCU AGM and who's in each role on the LUCU Committee for 2025-26: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-agm-202...

Pass the Employment Rights Bill – in full, without delay The biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation is within reach. But Tory peers and big business want to water it down. Add your name now to demand the House of Lords passes the Employment Righ...

Please sign and share the @tuc.org.uk petition to Members of the House of Lords demanding they pass the Employment Rights Bill in full.

www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pa...

#LboroUCU has organised an online CPD workshop, "The Menopause is a Workplace Issue", open to all LU staff and Masters & PhD students. Taking place online on Wed 20th August from 12 noon.

More info and to register: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-course-t...

🚨 URGENT UPDATE🚨

Following the latest report on Future Nottingham, we held an emergency meeting with our branch members. During this meeting we:

-Voted overwhelmingly to institute our strike on 24/7
-Voted overwhelmingly to start our ASOS on 24/7

Join #LboroUCU today: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/

Not in the Education Sector, find the best union for you via @tuc.org.uk: www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion

Please sign and share to support @bcu-ucu.bsky.social

At lunchtime today!

Lincoln uni picket line

Huge picket at Lincoln💪

Time for management to listen to our members: Stop the cuts!