The Yorkshire Feminist Collective has organised a march on 12 July, starting at 12:30 at Leeds Art Gallery. The theme of the march is One struggle, one fight. Join the collective to march for women’s rights everywhere – for bodily autonomy, access to legal and safe abortion, for trans rights, disabled people’s rights, racial justice and free Palestine.  You can find more information on their linktree or their accessibility resource pack.

(Year 2 episode 12) In today’s episode, recorded Thursday 26 June 2025: campaigns officer Anja Komatar on the role of the campaigns officer, and some of the campaigns the branch is involved in internationally and in the workplace. With Rachel Walls and Anja Komatar. If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about…

Join Leeds PSC for a march for Palestine tomorrow, 5 July at 12:30pm at Leeds Art Gallery, to march for Palestine and against this government’s repression of people taking direct action for Palestine.  Dissent is not a crime! Genocide is! You can find the protest resource pack, including the easyread information and march route, here. You can view the most recent PSC newsletter here.

the committee have decided to call an Extraordinary General Meeting on one topic: The white paper and future visions for the university, where we can discuss the white paper and the plans outlined there. The EGM will be on 17th July 12.45-2pm. Don’t get caught out, save the date in your diary now! Committee are inviting members to use their own knowledge of the university to put forward ideas on…

UCU members at the University of Bradford have voted for 10 days of strike action to oppose cuts. University of Bradford UCU has called a strike rally for the first day of strike action on beginning on 30 June. Please consider showing solidarity by attending Bradford UCU rally on the first day of strike action on Monday 30 June 11.30-12.30, outside the front of the University, Great Horton Road, Bradford,…

Please take a few moments to check your UCU account details are up to date. Of particular importance (in addition to having your personal details up to date) are, for legal reasons: What is listed as your ‘your workplace’, on the employment tab. Some of these have changed to reflect changes in the university’s organisation ‘Who do you work for’, on the employment tab. If you’ve moved (or, if you’re…

In today’s episode, recorded Wednesday 11 June 2025: AGM, unions meeting with the vice chancellor about the review of the university’s plan, and changes to the university’s trans policy With Jenny Rivas Perez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith. If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes.  See all the episodes…

Leeds UCU is deeply concerned at the widespread, harmful implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling and the subsequent EHRC guidance. At a time of growing transphobic harassment and discrimination across the UK, this ruling is the latest frightening setback for trans rights and freedoms. It also has negative implications for LGBTQ+ people and Intersex people at work and more generally.    This branch remains steadfast in our commitment to…

(Year 2 episode 10) In today’s episode, recorded Wednesday 21 May 2025 branch president Jenny Rivas Perez and branch honorary secretary Vicky Blake give their initial thoughts on the University of Leeds management’s “white paper” on the direction of travel of the university for the next five years. With Alan Smith. If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts,…

(Year 2 episode 9) (What happened to episodes 7 and 8? They were affected by industrial action by UCU staff who are members of the Unite LE127 branch. Episode 7 was recorded and may eventually be released (as branch old news).) In today’s episode, recorded Wednesday 14 May 2025: waiting for management plans about the university size and shape, and its trans policy; supporting members at risk of redundancy, call…

The branch’s annual general meeting is coming up fairly soon, Thursday 1 May 12.45pm – 2pm (on Zoom). Nominations are now open for the branch committee for the academic year 2025-2026. (Not to be confused with the current by-elections for department reps and current committee vacancies). All committee roles are elected each year (except the ‘immediate past president’). Get your nominations in! The deadline for nominations to the committee is the day before the AGM…

HESC believes:  UCU should support clear, evidence based policy to prevent abuses of power in HE, which must account for intersectional power relations  Clarity on staff-student relationships protects both staff and students HESC notes: Regulatory requirements on harassment and sexual misconduct in effect in England from August 2025  most students are uncomfortable with staff student relationships HESC resolves to:  Consult with UCU’s Equalities Standing Committees and Anti-Casualisation Committee, NUS, 1752 Group, and…