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The University and College Union (UCU) represents more than 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK. UCU is the largest post-school union in the world: a force working for educators and education that employers and the government cannot ignore. It was formed on 1 June 2006 by the amalgamation of two strong partners - the Association of University Teachers (AUT) and NATFHE-the University & College Lecturers' Union - who shared a long history of defending and advancing educators' employment and professional interests. SUCU is the University of Sheffield local association of the UCU and is the only body recognised by the University to represent, and negotiate on behalf of academic, academic-related and research staff. The SUCU Committee consists of volunteer members of staff whose work (on the membership's behalf) includes personal case work, organising general meetings, negotiating terms and conditions with the University, liaison with other Campus Unions, national campaigning and providing information on issues relevant to trades unions.
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Academic Freedom Conference, 21st of October 2011 at the University of SheffieldSpeakers include: Anthony Arblaster, Philip Moriarty, Marie Breen-Smyth and Rob Copeland To register free, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Click this image for a downloadable A4 poster:
International Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Sheffield on 28th April 2011
Recent wreath laid on behalf of UCU at the International Workers Memorial Day in Sheffield.
November 10th 2010: UCU/NUS Demo - London Over 50,000 Members of the UCU and NUS marched on London to show there anger at the proposed hikes in Tuition fees. Sheffield University UCU was represented and joined over 600 students and staff members from the University to get their voices heard. Steve Ludlam- Vice President was interviewed for both BBC Radio Sheffield and BBC Radio London about the Governments proposals. The day was a fantastic event and although hijacked by a minority sent a clear message to the Coalition Government that the plans for cuts in Education will not be accepted lightly.
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Sheffield UCU Supports Ethical and Environmental Knowledge (EEK) Week - download a poster hereExcessive Workloads Ruin Lives, Are YOU Watching Your Workload? At the EGM 14th July 2009 this branch passed a motion giving support to members who find themselves being pressured into excessive workloads as a result of the university’s staffing cuts.The full motion can be viewed/downloaded here. SUCU have also produced an A5 leaflet outlining the effects of job cuts at the University of Sheffield.
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