UCU @ CU Coventry

UCU is the union for staff teaching in post-secondary education. If you teach in a college or university - we are your union.

We are recognised to negotiate pay, working conditions and many other things in colleges and universities all over Britain.

Joining UCU is easy and cheap*. You can do it online, now, by clicking here

We negotiate for your colleagues at Coventry University, which owns CU Coventry. We have just won the right to negotiate for your colleagues at CU Services, also owned by Coventry University.

Now we want to win the same rights for you. 

We believe that everyone who teaches for one of Coventry University's companies deserves to have a strong, independent collective voice in their workplace. 

UCU seeks recognition from CU Coventry. Read more in the CU Coventry newsletter [99kb].

FAQs about UCU's campaign for recognition

UCU campaigning for recognition - some background [159kb]

VICTORY AT CU Services - IT CAN BE DONE. 

On 2 September 2016, your colleagues who teach pre and in-sessional English at CU Services, another subsidiary of Coventry University, voted by 100% to be represented by the University and College Union. In the face of arguments that a union was not necessary, the staff delivered their verdict.

73% turned out to vote and every single vote cast was in favour of recognition.

The Central Arbitration Committee, the independent body that oversees trade union law, has declared that UCU is now legally recognised to negotiate for your colleagues at CU Services.

Why should it be any different for you?

What you can do today to help build the case for a union at CU Coventry

• JOIN UCU NOW - the more members we have the stronger our case will be
• SIGN UP FOR OUR CAMPAIGN UPDATES - email ucu4cuc@ucu.org.uk and we will keep in touch with you with all the latest news as our campaign grows.
   

*Our monthly fees start as low as £1 and most members can claim tax relief of 67% of the subscription, reducing the cost even more! UCU now also offers FREE membership to postgraduates employed in teaching or research.