The branch is currently working on the OU's 1.3 FTE proposals, compliance training for ALs and several restructuring projects.
UCU has a campaign called Reclaim HE, it's time to reclaim higher education for the interests of staff and students.
If you are employed in an academic (including Associate Lecturer), Academic-Related, Research or Research Student role by The Open University, UCU is the Union for YOU.
If you have a problem at work then we have trained caseworkers who can support you - view our get help page.
Nationally, the University and College Union (UCU) represents over 110,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK.
If you want to join UCU, there's information on our Membership page or go to the UCU website.
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We are running an information session for OU Associate Lecturers (ALs) who are not yet members of the union (UCU) that works to improve your terms and conditions of work.
We have now created a Change.org petition about the use fire and rehire for some Associate Lecturers, please sign the petition at this address:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
Phone us on 01908 6(53069) or Deb Shann on Skype for Business or Teams
Call into Room 015, Wilson C block, Walton Hall