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University and College Union

The Open University branch of the University and College Union

University and College Union - UCU

Welcome to The Open University Branch of the University and College Union's website (OUBUCU)

Our current campaigns

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.


About the branch

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

View the Open University's accessibility statement

 

News

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ALs information session

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.

26th September 2024
Say no to fire and rehire

Say no to Fire and Rehire petition

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: 

20th September 2024
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Events

Branch meeting October 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00

Branch meeting November 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00

Branch meeting December 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00

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Phone us on 01908 6(53069) or Deb Shann on Skype for Business or Teams

Call into Room 015, Wilson C block, Walton Hall

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