We're reaching crunch point at Goldsmiths Univ of Lond. Around 90 people are likely to receive redundancy notices in the next few days unless management pull back from altering the Uni forever. We are on a marking boycott and will be on indefinite strike soon. Goldsmiths UCU

Democracy means all citizens having the right to protest to power whether government or employers irrespective of their standing in society. Danger lies in power deciding which citizens have the right to participate in industrial action. Governments can get things woefully wrong!

All educators will be delighted that the government has told employers that the Minimum Service Act is to go. Educators could have been fired for protesting against employers for better pay and working conditions. #joinaunion UCU UCU London Region

After Goldsmiths UCU correspondence with skills minister Jacqui Smith who has promised to “find practical ways forward to address the challenges facing universities”, UCU is supporting our call for an independent audit to stop Goldsmiths, University of London devastating job cuts #NotADoneDeal

UCU’s Jo Grady, said that while strike action was “a last resort”, staff “will not stand by and let management force through these scandalous cuts which would see teaching, research and academic standards torn to shreds”. UCUHallam ow.ly/uJg850SVH57

In an act of calculated labour control, Goldsmiths, University of London SMT has immediately locked everyone who signed their redundancy agreements out of their email accounts.

Staff Sheffield Hallam University will take four days of strike action in September over job cuts and working conditions, UCU has announced. Juliette Rowsell reports timeshighereducation.com/news/second-uk…

This is the time for those working in HE to re engage with their local UCU branches. October enrolment data will - have no doubt - impact #universities core strategies. If you are not a member join now

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Universities have reached breaking point. The government needs to lift the Tory restrictions on international students and provide emergency funding to at risk institutions. inews.co.uk/news/axed-subj…

Open University UCU is conducting an important survey on redundancies. If you know of any redundancies at your current or former employer, please share what information you can via this form before 25th September: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Open University UCU

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The NEW Government are CONTINUING to appeal our legal challenge of anti-protest powers brought in by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. This is a CONCERNING DISREGARD for the rule of law. Watch + Share ⬇️

Strike ballot announced at University of Hull over plans to sack up to 127 staff 🚨 Hull University UCU #VoteToSaveJobs Tens of millions of pounds of debt & a failed carbon neutral campus Our members should not suffer as a result of senior leader's financial mismanagement 👇 ucu.org.uk/article/13713/…

It’s easy for new teachers to care so much about their students’ needs that they end up emotionally overburdened. Here are some tips from veteran teachers on how to establish healthy boundaries. 🧡 edut.to/3MjISmC

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Remember that UCEA offered 2.5 per cent - all unions rejected this offer it looks like ucea are coming back again with another offer. A Collective voice is imperative for getting a better deal for all. #joinaunion

New Data Shows Women Are More Negatively Stereotyped At Work Than Men! Nodding your head reading this!!! The authority gap exists‼️ forbes.com/sites/lindsayk…

🔔 Strike ballot opens at University of Hull to fight brutal cuts that would mean "a loss of around one in 10 of the already reduced academic workforce"👇 Hull University UCU #VoteToSaveJobs bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Stop Cuts to Jobs and Conditions at Sheffield Hallam University | Megaphone UK megaphone.org.uk/petitions/stop…

Today, 60,000 workers take on Asda in their fight for equal pay. It’s the biggest ever private sector equal pay claim. Will you stand with us? ✊