We are building strength and momentum. Our determination is what will take us through. We will keep you abreast of developments as soon as we … Read more
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Branch Meeting
We are calling another Branch Meeting for Tuesday 13th Feb at 1 pm in the Wigoder Law Building, Moot Chamber. We will engage in further … Read more
University of Kent UCU update
Branch officers would like to welcome all the new members of the branch – 30 joining us in January alone – this blog is to … Read more
HOPE not hate
On Wednesday 29th November, UCU at Kent were proud to host a workshop by HOPE not hate, led by Mr Owen Jones, their Head of … Read more
Challenging Workplace Bullying and Harassment week
Next week 13th – 17th November is the UCU national Challenging Workplace Bullying and Harassment week. Very apt in light of recent news nationally and … Read more
TUC Dying to Work Charter
Our branch is delighted that as a result of our efforts, the University of Kent yesterday became the first university in the UK to commit itself to … Read more
Threat of further restrictions to workers’ access to use the law
On Saturday I attended a meeting of Unison safety reps, where I’d been asked to speak about my experiences as a UCU rep fighting issues … Read more
Tackling problems at work
As personal caseworkers for the UCU branch, we are often told by members that they are reluctant to use the formal grievance procedure. UCU officers … Read more
UCU subscription rates
Dear University of Kent UCU members As you will know, union subscription rates are dependent on earnings, and national subscription rates are reviewed every year. … Read more
Employment of part-time teachers – survey report presented
Update – slides available at this link – UCU report presentation 2016 06 The branch commissioned a survey and report on the employment of part-time teaching staff in … Read more