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Jo Grady

General secretary's news

Updates from Jo Grady, UCU's general secretary

  • 9 February 2023

    I am writing with a very important update on the status of our negotiations with employers. Today we have agreed to meet Universities and Colleges Employers Association…

  • 7 February 2023

    As we prepare for two more days of strike action this week (Thursday 9 and Friday 10 February), we know that the support for our union is only growing. Join us…

  • 1 February 2023

    Today our union has had an incredible day. The action our members delivered has sent a shock through our employers.  And our message is clear: make us a fair, well-rounded…

  • 24 January 2023

    Last week we let you know that UCU's higher education committee (HEC) has called 18 days of strike action over February and March. Today I'm writing to confirm…

  • 23 January 2023

    This Thursday, 26 January, at 7.30pm we will be hosting a UCU Live to launch the next wave of our UCU Rising campaign. Our sector is at a crossroads. We can either…

  • 17 January 2023

    UCU went into pay negotiations yesterday hoping university employers would look for ways to help staff through the cost of living crisis. Instead, our union's demand…

  • 17 January 2023

    Today we have served notice for our first day of strike action this year, to take place on Wednesday 1 February. This is the first of 18 days of strike action that has been…

  • 11 January 2023

    The following is a transcript of my audio note released in response to the offer from Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) regarding the higher…