University and College Union - UWE Branch

(Academic year 2012-13)

UWE UCU Branch Ballots for Industrial Action

Members should receive their ballot papers between May 19th and May 22nd. If you don't receive your ballot paper then please contact us.

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About the UCU

The UCU was formed on 1st June 2006 by the amalgamation of two unions, NATFHE and AUT, becoming the largest union for the representation of academic and academic related university and college staff in the UK. The two former NATFHE and AUT memberships at UWE were merged into a single branch with around 630 members, creating one of the largest branches UCU branches at any UK university.

The union exists to negotiate on behalf of its members and to offer support and assistance where necessary, but in addition, it also acts as a monitor ensuring that universities follow all the necessary legal and negotiated steps in their working practices. For example, when Keele University attempted to by-pass normal consultation procedures to close down a world renowned school, it was an intervention by the local UCU branch to the university's visitor which prevented these plans from going ahead.