Being a UCU rep
Information on the various rep roles and the legislation, agreements and practice that empower the rep.
UCU has produced a reps handbook to help reps perform their vital role in the workplace
The handbook brings together information on the role of the rep, their duties and draws upon many our existing resources for reps, along with materials from our training programme. It also includes comments and tips provided by our many existing reps, along with providing links signposts to other sources of more detailed information
You can also browse specific areas of the life of the rep in this section. For more information please contact Ed Bailey.
A brief intro to being a rep
A quick look at what a rep does, the different types of rep, and the support reps can get.
Advice for new reps
Some advice to help new reps find their feet.
An overview of what reps do
Looking at the practical things reps do in their workplace.
Basic principles of being a rep
Looking at what is expected of a UCU rep and how you can be effective in your workplace.
Branch officer roles
Looking at the more formal roles reps can hold within a branch.
Environmental reps
How to promote a greener world by becoming an environmental rep.
Equality reps
Information on the role of the UCU equality rep.
Facilities and time off for UCU reps
Your entitlements to time off for trade union duties.
Handling casework: a guide for UCU reps
Invaluable practical advice from UCU's legal team on handling casework.
Health and safety rep
The rights and responsibilities of health and safety reps, and what support can be expected from UCU.
Protection from victimisation
Members of trade unions have a right not to be victimised for trade union activity.
Understanding the sources of rights
Looking at workplace rights and where to find information.
Union learning reps
What is a union learning rep and what do they do?
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