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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 14d

£140m cuts. 1,800 jobs at risk.
Edinburgh staff are voting again.

@drjogrady.bsky.social: “The quickest way to force their hand is a resounding YES vote.

We stand with our members at Edinburgh as they ballot to defend jobs, students, and education. ✊

UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 14d

Herald coverage of the re-ballot opening at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social #StopTheCuts #SaveHE #NoCompulsoryRedundancies www.heraldscotland.com/news/2549091...

Edinburgh University staff balloted on further strike action in row over job cuts

Staff at Edinburgh University are to be re-balloted on potential strike action in protest against financial cuts and job losses.

www.heraldscotland.com

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 13d

We are preparing to ballot our England FE members

aldtu.bsky.social @aldtu.bsky.social · 14d

Principals of 77 colleges have been warned they face formal trade disputes with their teachers unless they agree to pay and workload demands
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@drjogrady.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @munirawilson.bsky.social @libdemea.bsky.social @neunion.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social

UCU puts 77 colleges on notice over pay and workloads

Principals have until October 3 to agree a 10 per cent pay award and cut teacher workloads or face formal trade disputes this term

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 13d

Following pressure, Microsoft has blocked Israel’s access to tech which allowed the mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians. This is the first time a major US tech company has sanctioned Israel for violating Palestinian rights

Incredible work from @972mag.com

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians

Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

www.theguardian.com

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 15d

You can read in more detail the research we commissioned from Howard Stevenson et al on this - ‘Changing lives and transforming communities: harnessing the power of post-compulsory education’ - here:

www.ucu.org.uk/media/14604/...

www.ucu.org.uk

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 15d

UCU’s message to Labour has been consistent.

If you want to turn the tide on years of austerity, you must invest in the college, higher and adult education sectors.

Any ‘fightback’ that does not include genuine investment and support for education to play its crucial role will be superficial.

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 15d

Solidarity with everyone at Nottingham. The whole union is behind you.

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 16d

An inspiring first day of picketing to kick off our 4 weeks of strike action! Faculty, students, AND a dog or two made an appearance.

A photograph of a packed picket line on the southern edge of the University of Nottingham's campus

A photo of a picketer with a very good boy looking on with the respect that the university should be giving too

A group of picketers holding a sign that says Students Support the Strikes

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 15d

😍

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 16d

Absolute 🐐 on strike style. Making this union look GOOD.

Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 16d

First picket pose of the day! @uonucu.bsky.social

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 27d

If we believe in free speech, regardless of how you feel about Kirk's message, his assassination should be unequivocally condemned.

It is very concerning to observe how pretty much every online far-right commentator is busy exploiting his murder to further strengthen their message.

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 27d

Get ready for the higher education ballot - opening in October!

University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 27d

Get ready to ballot.

⚠️ Job security

📉 Falling pay

🔨 Attacks on T&Cs

Every uni across is at risk; it’s time to stand up and fightback.

#WeAreTheUniversity

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · Sep 8

VCs don’t run universities.

We do.

After another real terms pay cut, UCU is launching a UK-wide strike ballot.

Ballot opens October.

Vote YES.

#WeAreTheUniversity

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 28d

We launched a new WhatsApp channel just hours ago for our Higher Education members to get the latest updates on the forthcoming industrial action ballot.

It has already has 950 subscribers. Amazing.

UCU members in HE - sign up here whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

UCU - Higher Education Members | WhatsApp Channel

UCU - Higher Education Members WhatsApp Channel. A channel for updating UCU Higher Education Members in JNCHES Branches on the #WeAreTheUniversity pay campaign and ballot. 982 followers

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · Sep 4

Labour says there’s no money left for workers.

But somehow there’s always money for war.

Trade unions are coming together, with one simple demand: wages not weapons.

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Sep 5

Absolutely heartbroken that UCU member Will Nelson tragically lost his life in the accident in Lisbon this week.

Rest in peace, Will. We are all devastated by this news.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · Aug 27

Our General Secretary @drjogrady.bsky.social has written to David Lammy demanding the FCDO urgently evacuates *all* Palestinian students with British university places from Gaza.

The British government must act now – to help Palestinian students and end its complicity in Israel's genocide.

Letter to David Lammy and Hamish Falconer

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Aug 26

‘One of the most unsettling questions of our times’?!

A genuinely unsettling question is why and how the world is currently allowing a genocide of the Palestinian people, who unlike Artificial Intelligence, are actually suffering before our very eyes.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 26

Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times

As first AI-led rights advocacy group is founded, industry is divided on whether models are, or can be, sentient

www.theguardian.com

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Aug 26

The world ignoring these war crimes is why Israel continues to commit them in plain sight.

Newsweek @newsweek.com · Aug 25

Journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera were killed.

Journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

Journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera were killed.

www.newsweek.com

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Aug 18

And Prime Minister, laws against genocide… Presumably they should be upheld too?

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Aug 18

Keir Starmer's spokesman asked about author Sally Rooney's plans to donate her royalties to Palestine Action, says that supporting the group is a terrorist offence and "obviously the police will implement the law"

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Aug 18

You couldn’t make it up!

The man who lit the match is now lecturing us for pointing at the fire. Jo Johnson saying it's "perverse" to resist higher fees. The arrogance is staggering.

University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · Aug 18

9 in 10 students are struggling to afford rent and food…

Yet former universities minister Jo Johnson says it’s “perverse” to complain about tuition fee rises 😱

Read our report: tr.ee/wAdLcJ

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Jul 30

Violent men practice at home.

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Jul 30

Two out of every five people arrested after participating in last summer’s riots had been reported to the police for domestic abuse.

It is never about protecting women.

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Jul 29

He could, and should, have stopped at part one of that sentence. Palestinian statehood should not be dependent on whether or not an aggressor neighbour state agrees to a ceasefire. Have some conviction, Prime Minister.

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Jul 29

Incredibly honoured to be joining such a great king up of speakers. Join us in September.

Peace & Justice Project @peaceandjustice.bsky.social · Jul 26

🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to announce @ucu.org.uk general secretary @drjogrady.bsky.social, @jasonhickel.bsky.social, @shahdhm.bsky.social and UN special rapporteur @franceskalbs.bsky.social have joined the #PJPconf25 speaker line-up.

🎟️ Join us in on 20-21 September: bit.ly/PJPconf25

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Jul 29

Solidarity with Nottingham UCU. We are the university.

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · Jul 25

"Nottingham has a real strong reputation for this work, but its being squandered." - @rullsenberg.bsky.social

Our current industrial action is ALL about maintaining support for what makes the university great: the people. Learn all about it in this clip from BBC East Midlands.

#StopTheCuts

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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · Jul 25

What really undermines our movement is a Labour government that turns its back on workers and lashes out at unions instead of listening to them.

This is a defining moment. Stop attacking those who keep our public services running and show some leadership.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 24

Resident doctors’ strike undermines union movement, Wes Streeting says

Exclusive: Health secretary urges medics not to join BMA industrial action on Friday * Wes Streeting: This unnecessary strike will hurt patients A strike by resident doctors “enormously undermines the entire trade union movement”, Wes Streeting has argued, urging them not to join industrial action on Friday morning. In an article for the Guardian, the health secretary says the decision by the British Medical Association (BMA) to push for new strikes in England immediately after receiving a pay rise of 22% to cover 2023-24 and 2024-25 is unreasonable and unprecedented. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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