All guidance is continually under review. Please contact your branch or regional office if faced with an urgent issue.
Information for FE members
Covid-19 crisis information and advice for member working in further education.
UCU's further education committee met in April 2020 and agreed a statement on the Covid-19 crisis, which can be read here.
See also: Colleges need to guarantee staff will not 'face any financial detriment' due to coronavirus
Latest:
UCU takes legal action against on campus health and safety
UCU says all colleges must copy Preston College's two week 'circuit breaker'
Health and safety in reopened colleges
FE specific advice
FE workplace return negotiating guidance [220kb]
Covid-19 - FE joint unions five tests, May 20 [153kb]
Covid-19 - FE's five Ws, May 20 [178kb]
UCU FE letter: onsite return negotiations, May 20 [157kb]
Agreed protocols for a return to face-to-face working in FE in Wales
Has the government issued any specific advice for colleges and universities?
My university or college has asked me to provide online learning or supervision to students?
I am on a casual contract, what are my rights if classes do not take place?
I have been asked to record a lecture or class for playback off campus to students?
I am due to travel outside the UK as part for my work. What should I do?
Am I allowed to give students advice about not attending face to face lectures or classes?
Crisis impact
News from the frontline as the impact of the crisis hits:
- Westminster government must follow Welsh lead in supporting colleges and universities
- College survey highlights need for immediate government help
- Unfair dismissal warnings as Bradford College announced plans to axe over 100 staff
- Fury as Blackburn College announces plans to sack staff but boost bosses' pensions
- Macclesfield College under fire for forcing staff to come in for VIRTUAL open day
- Unions set out five tests government and colleges must meet before staff and students can return
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