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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 19h

Here's our October event calendar. Please check your email for room details and zoom links ;)

Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on Wed 08/10 (3-4PM) for an in person meeting to discuss the upcoming national ballot, and how it fits in the strategy for a trade dispute for a just and sustainable funding model.
No more fixes. What we urgently need is a real solution to the structural crisis in HE.

Poster with a magenta background promoting an event titled “A Strategy for UK Higher Ed.” Text reads: “WED 8th OCTOBER — taking the fight from bosses to the government, for a just funding model!” The poster features a photo of protesters holding signs that say “Education funded by expropriation” and “Education not marketisation!!”. The event is organized by Goldsmiths UCU and will take place from 3–4 PM, with instructions to check email for the room.

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 9d

Today, our branch passed a motion in solidarity with @leicesterucu.bsky.social, donating £500 to their strike fund as they fight redundancies. When so many of our branches are under attack, cross-branch solidarity is key 🫂https://goldsmithsucu.org/2025/09/29/solidarity-motion-with-leicester-ucu/

Solidarity motion with Leicester UCU - Goldsmiths University and College Union

This motion was passed at our branch meeting on 29/09/2025. Full text below: Solidarity motion with Leicester UCU branch This branch notes that: This branch believes that: This branch resolves ...

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 9d

No need to point out that by using punitive deductions against staff on ASOS, our own national leadership is setting a TERRIBLE precedent—and it won’t help when employers use the same intimidation tactics on us. It's cruel and bafflingly irresponsible.

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 9d

Our branch STRONGLY condemns UCU’s use of punitive pay deductions—a union-busting tactic denounced by our very conference!—against its own staff. We stand with @uniteucu.bsky.social and call on national leadership to act with dignity and negotiate in good faith. goldsmithsucu.org/2025/09/29/m...

Motion in support of Unite UCU and against punitive pay deductions - Goldsmiths University and College Union

This motion was passed at our branch meeting on 29/09/2025. Full text below: Branch Motion in support of Unite UCU and against punitive pay deductions This branch notes that: This ...

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 9d

With the UNHRC declaring Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide, today we passed a motion calling on the UK government to open evacuation routes for Gazan students with UK university offers, and to stop subjecting them to extraordinarily harsh visa rules. goldsmithsucu.org/2025/09/29/m...

Motion calling for UKVI to evacuate all Palestinian offer holders who meet UKVI requirements - Goldsmiths University and College Union

This motion was passed at our branch meeting on 29/09/2025. Full text below: Motion calling for UKVI to evacuate all Palestinian offer holders who meet UKVI requirements This branch notes ...

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 9d

Today we passed a motion donating £500 to UCL cleaners’ strike fund (w @iwgbunion.bsky.social ) as they fight mass redundancies threatened by UCL & Sodexo. Cross-union solidarity is our best defence against attacks on our working conditions! goldsmithsucu.org/2025/09/29/m...

Motion in solidarity with UCL cleaners fighting redundancies - Goldsmiths University and College Union

This motion was passed at our branch meeting on 29/09/2025. Full text below: Solidarity with UCL Cleaners Fighting Redundancies This Branch Notes: This Branch Believes: This Branch Resolves: To publi...

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

Day two of picketing today! We will once again be at the north, west, and south entrances of UP and the Derby rd entrance of Jubilee campus from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Come show your support, stand in solidarity, and learn all about what and why we are fighting!

#StopTheCuts

A photograph of a picket line. Numerous people and one lovely dog stand in front of banners.

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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 16d

Absolutely insulting that our own union is trying the dirties trick to get workers to declare participation in order to deduct 100% of their wages for Action Short of Strike.

Thanks for making it 100 times harder to challenge that if and when university managers implement those tricks.

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 17d

We need more in-depth reporting on UK university finances like this. Research , research funding and their relation to teaching and teaching funding could do with a similar level of detail. Here's a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers: on.ft.com/3ImSMWa

The shadow economy behind the international student boom

A lucrative revenue stream for universities has led to an industry of unregulated agents now under scrutiny for making lofty promises

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 16d

At Goldsmiths and elsewhere, management attempted to force staff to disclose strike participation using forms like this. As a result, they wrongfully deducted pay from individuals who were sick, had just given birth, or were on research leave. Shameful to see UCU use such tactics against its staff!

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 16d

Who’d have thought that UCU senior management would look at the punitive strategies used by university management in local disputes and think, 'Ah, that’s a brillitant way to attempt some strike-breaking'?

Unite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 16d

Do you want to know how UCU senior management has responded to UCU branches calling on them to remove their threat of deductions? This is how.

How would you react?

uniteucu.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/u...

Screenshot of email from UCU management which reads: ASOS Attendance Form - New Weekly Survey
Starting Monday 22 September, all staff will receive an email with a link to the new ASOS attendance form. This short weekly survey is mandatory for all staff, whether you were on ASOS or not. Please make sure to complete it each week, failure to do so may result in pay deductions. The cut off each week will be Friday at 5pm.

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 19d

If you want to donate laptops/tech or offer other kinds of practical support, please fill out this form: forms.gle/pj37DvxhtmMT...

Support Incoming Goldsmiths Students from Gaza

Dear Members, As the Israeli genocidal attack on Gaza continues, a small number of Palestinian students have been permitted to evacuate the Gaza Strip in order to take up their places at UK universiti...

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 19d

If you want to contribute directly to the fundraiser go to chuffed.org/project/1496...

Support Incoming Goldsmiths Students from Gaza

As the Israeli genocidal attack on Gaza continues, a small number of Palestinian students have been permitted to evacuate the Gaza Strip in order to take up their places at UK universities.

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks to everyone who’s already donated to our fundraisers for incoming Palestinian students from Gaza! We’re halfway to our goal in just a few days. Reposting the links in this thread for anyone who had trouble accessing them. 🍉🍉🍉

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 22d

We are also looking for laptops and tablets in good working order, as well as other household essentials. The students will also need support setting up their lives here in London. If you can help with any of this please get in touch via sl1nk.com/GIVETECH

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 22d

Together with Goldsmiths SU and Goldsmiths 4 Palestine, we are are collecting donations to help cover essentials such as food, clothing, rent, and travel within London. Please donate what you can at: sl1nk.com/GIVEMONEY

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 22d

🆘🍉 As the genocide continues, a small number of Palestinian students will evacuate the Gaza Strip for the UK, including four due to join us at Goldsmiths for a.a. 25/26. Israeli authorities are forcing them to leave all they have behind, and they need our practical solidarity. Please donate!

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Ben Gidley @bengidley.bsky.social · 23d

Powerful statement from BLM UK on the rise of Britain’s far right and Saturday’s march, including notice of an important public meeting on 28 October

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 22d

Solidarity to these amazing comrades!

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 23d

Strike action is ON!!!

Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices.

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 23d

🚨🚨🚨 GUCU’s banner will be here on Wednesday 16/09! Our excellent exec member Natacha will be talking from the stage about resisting attacks on trans lives in HE and beyond. Please join us if you can!

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 23d

FOR WEDNESDAY:

Here is the route of the march against Trump & the far right

GATHER: 2pm Portland Place (BBC)
MARCH: at 3pm
RALLY: 5pm at Parliament Square!!

Route map for Trump not welcome demonstration

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Unite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · 27d

Sometimes solutions are easy @drjogrady.bsky.social & @ucu.org.uk

Let’s sit down and talk without conditions or threats that damage everyone. It’s time to resolve this dispute.

Our statement, with support from the following branch committees:

We call on Jo Grady and UCU SMT to:
• Enter negotiations with Unite UCU without preconditions.
• Stop the threat of punitive deductions for ASOS - this breaches UCU and TUC policy and only serves to undermine all of us, not least those UCU members currently involved in legal test cases against punitive deductions after taking lawful industrial action.

Signed, 25 UCU branch committees (and counting)

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · Sep 5

🔥 Third ballot win in 18 months: 76% YES on 77% turnout for @uniteucu.bsky.social members! UCU Management’s response? Threats & intimidation 🤦

Unite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 Third consecutive vote for industrial action 🚨

✅ strike action: 76%
✅ action short of a strike (ASOS): 80%
✅ turnout: 77%

ASOS begins today with @ucu.org.uk threatening staff: "We'll deduct your wages."

Double standards and vindictive attacks undermine us all.

#ReclaimUCU

Jo Grady calling Queen Mary management "vindictive" for making deductions from UCU members taking action short of a strike: Jo Grady, UCU's general secretary, said Queen Mary's senior management had "launched a vindictive attack" on its members, "punishing them for taking part in lawful industrial action" and "cementing its reputation as the worst university employer in the UK" She said: "It is wrong to do this at any time and all the more deplorable as staff struggle to make ends meet in a cost of living crisis."

Screen shot of the article from The Guardian about Queen Mary ASOS deductions in which Jo Grady is quoted

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Sheffield UCU @sheffielducu.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ballot papers drop today for local industrial action to defend jobs at the University of Sheffield against redundancy and further workload pressures.

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1415...

Strike ballot opens at University of Sheffield staff over job cuts

Staff at the University of Sheffield are being asked to vote for strike action, announced the University and College Union (UCU) today. The ballot opened yesterday and will close on Tuesday 30 September.

www.ucu.org.uk

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · Aug 27

6/With Goldsmiths closing the MA in Black British History, spaces like the Festival of Black History matter more than ever. Join us on 06/09 for a day of workshops, films, panels, and theatre. Open to all ages, free to attend.
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Festival of Black History

FREE entry, booking is essential. Celebrate Black history in its many and diverse forms at a brand ...

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