Committee member William Rowlandson writes: I cycled up to the hospital this morning and spent a cold hour chatting with… Read more Supporting the junior hospital doctors
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2016 pay ballot open now!
Our union is currently balloting us on the 2016 pay offer. Members should receive your ballot paper in the post by… Read more 2016 pay ballot open now!
The Green Paper, TEF and Implications for Universities
Today’s branch meeting was addressed by the President of the UCU on the subject of the proposals in the ‘Green… Read more The Green Paper, TEF and Implications for Universities
Branch meeting – The Green Paper, TEF and Implications for Universities
Keynes Lecture Theatre 3 (KLT3) – 1pm, 10 December 2015 Jo Johnson, Minister of State for Universities and Science,… Read more Branch meeting – The Green Paper, TEF and Implications for Universities
More on the USS consultation
University staff who are members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme or are entitled to join can respond to the consultation… Read more More on the USS consultation
“Kent Union should pay all staff a living wage”
The branch is concerned about the pay and conditions of staff employed on what are effectively ‘zero hours contracts’ and… Read more “Kent Union should pay all staff a living wage”
Still the Enemy Within – film showing Sat 10 January
This Saturday 10 January the Gulbenkian is screening this documentary about the 1984-85 Miners Strike in association with our colleagues… Read more Still the Enemy Within – film showing Sat 10 January
USS dispute – update
Our boycott of assessment and marking has been suspended to allow talks to occur – this was a position which… Read more USS dispute – update
Up to 27% off! – the USS pensions dispute
Members of the UCU at Kent have been taking action over threatened cuts to our pensions. You can read more… Read more Up to 27% off! – the USS pensions dispute
Welcome to the University of Kent UCU blog
This space will carry news from and about the University of Kent branch of the UCU (University and College Union).… Read more Welcome to the University of Kent UCU blog