Unite the Union: University of Cambridge Branch
@unite0775m.bsky.social
Trade union branch for workers at the University of Cambridge, UK. Unite the Union Branch LE0775M. Meets 1st Monday in month (except b.h.) 13.00hrs mainly by Zoom
https://uniteuoc.org.uk/
https://uniteuoc.org.uk/
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Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd March at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes nearer the date.
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👏 Congratulations to the thousands of Unite members pushing back and winning better pay over the last month
💥 Since @unitesharon.bsky.social was elected General Secretary in August 2021, over 267,000 Unite members have stood up in nearly 1,600 disputes and won more than £620 million in better pay
💥 Since @unitesharon.bsky.social was elected General Secretary in August 2021, over 267,000 Unite members have stood up in nearly 1,600 disputes and won more than £620 million in better pay
February 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM
👏 Congratulations to the thousands of Unite members pushing back and winning better pay over the last month
💥 Since @unitesharon.bsky.social was elected General Secretary in August 2021, over 267,000 Unite members have stood up in nearly 1,600 disputes and won more than £620 million in better pay
💥 Since @unitesharon.bsky.social was elected General Secretary in August 2021, over 267,000 Unite members have stood up in nearly 1,600 disputes and won more than £620 million in better pay
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Save the Vet School - protests planned in Cambridge
February 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Save the Vet School - protests planned in Cambridge
Save the Vet School - protests planned in Cambridge
February 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Save the Vet School - protests planned in Cambridge
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Join our #EmploymentRightsBill 2 campaign rally with CTUF in #London on 21 March.
Speakers: Steve Gillan, POA, Fran Heathcote @pcsunion.bsky.social , Eddie Dempsey @rmtunion.bsky.social, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
+TBA
Sponsored by @thompsons.law
RSVP bit.ly/ERB2Rally
#StrikeMap
Speakers: Steve Gillan, POA, Fran Heathcote @pcsunion.bsky.social , Eddie Dempsey @rmtunion.bsky.social, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
+TBA
Sponsored by @thompsons.law
RSVP bit.ly/ERB2Rally
#StrikeMap
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Join our #EmploymentRightsBill 2 campaign rally with CTUF in #London on 21 March.
Speakers: Steve Gillan, POA, Fran Heathcote @pcsunion.bsky.social , Eddie Dempsey @rmtunion.bsky.social, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
+TBA
Sponsored by @thompsons.law
RSVP bit.ly/ERB2Rally
#StrikeMap
Speakers: Steve Gillan, POA, Fran Heathcote @pcsunion.bsky.social , Eddie Dempsey @rmtunion.bsky.social, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
+TBA
Sponsored by @thompsons.law
RSVP bit.ly/ERB2Rally
#StrikeMap
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Not just a university restructure but a coastal town losing its future.
Rally tomorrow, 12–1pm, The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend (SS1 1NS).
Be there.
Rally tomorrow, 12–1pm, The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend (SS1 1NS).
Be there.
‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university?
When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degr...
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Not just a university restructure but a coastal town losing its future.
Rally tomorrow, 12–1pm, The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend (SS1 1NS).
Be there.
Rally tomorrow, 12–1pm, The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend (SS1 1NS).
Be there.
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Forcing staff out of their pension scheme and threatening dismissal if they object is shameful. It’s fire & rehire by another name.
Show your support for staff at Southampton Solent University striking on 9 & 17 February to protect retirement security. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1439...
Show your support for staff at Southampton Solent University striking on 9 & 17 February to protect retirement security. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1439...
Southampton Solent strike begins next week in fight over fire & rehire pension attack
Staff at Southampton Solent University will take two days of strike action beginning next week after management forced staff out of their preferred pension scheme, and threatened to sack all those who...
www.ucu.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Forcing staff out of their pension scheme and threatening dismissal if they object is shameful. It’s fire & rehire by another name.
Show your support for staff at Southampton Solent University striking on 9 & 17 February to protect retirement security. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1439...
Show your support for staff at Southampton Solent University striking on 9 & 17 February to protect retirement security. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1439...
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Cambridge University workers unions launch campaign to Save the Vet School uniteuoc.org.uk/joint-union-...
Joint Union statement 2024 - uniteuoc.org.uk
Unions Launch Campaign to Save the Vet School Through Unite, Unison, and University and College Union (UCU), staff at the University of Cambridge launch a campaign to save the Department of Veterinary...
uniteuoc.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Cambridge University workers unions launch campaign to Save the Vet School uniteuoc.org.uk/joint-union-...
Cambridge University workers unions launch campaign to Save the Vet School uniteuoc.org.uk/joint-union-...
Joint Union statement 2024 - uniteuoc.org.uk
Unions Launch Campaign to Save the Vet School Through Unite, Unison, and University and College Union (UCU), staff at the University of Cambridge launch a campaign to save the Department of Veterinary...
uniteuoc.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Cambridge University workers unions launch campaign to Save the Vet School uniteuoc.org.uk/joint-union-...
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Since the banks crashed the economy real wages have gone down by £11,000. And yet Labour’s Budget chose to tax workers. Billionaires and the super-rich got off lightly. 1/2
February 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Since the banks crashed the economy real wages have gone down by £11,000. And yet Labour’s Budget chose to tax workers. Billionaires and the super-rich got off lightly. 1/2
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“Closing Southend means losing homegrown social workers people who understand this community.”
Join us this Thursday as we rally to stop the cuts and save Southend’s campus.
🕛 12:00–13:00 | 📍 The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend
Join us this Thursday as we rally to stop the cuts and save Southend’s campus.
🕛 12:00–13:00 | 📍 The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend
February 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
“Closing Southend means losing homegrown social workers people who understand this community.”
Join us this Thursday as we rally to stop the cuts and save Southend’s campus.
🕛 12:00–13:00 | 📍 The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend
Join us this Thursday as we rally to stop the cuts and save Southend’s campus.
🕛 12:00–13:00 | 📍 The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend
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The UK is abandoning the discovery science that future innovation depends on
Apparently the plan for “growth sectors” is to cut fundamental physics and hope innovation just .… happens
It's betting on AI while hollowing out the science it depends on
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Apparently the plan for “growth sectors” is to cut fundamental physics and hope innovation just .… happens
It's betting on AI while hollowing out the science it depends on
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI shelves physics infrastructure projects worth £280m - Research Professional News
Exclusive: Major international collaborations with Cern and US Department of Energy in jeopardy
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:11 AM
The UK is abandoning the discovery science that future innovation depends on
Apparently the plan for “growth sectors” is to cut fundamental physics and hope innovation just .… happens
It's betting on AI while hollowing out the science it depends on
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Apparently the plan for “growth sectors” is to cut fundamental physics and hope innovation just .… happens
It's betting on AI while hollowing out the science it depends on
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Unions launch campaign to Save the Vet School through Unite, Unison, and University and College Union (UCU), staff at the University of Cambridge launch a campaign to save the Department of Veterinary Medicine. uniteuoc.org.uk/save-the-vet...
Save The Vet School - uniteuoc.org.uk
https://savethevetschool.co.uk NEWS! https://www.varsity.co.uk/news/30835
uniteuoc.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Unions launch campaign to Save the Vet School through Unite, Unison, and University and College Union (UCU), staff at the University of Cambridge launch a campaign to save the Department of Veterinary Medicine. uniteuoc.org.uk/save-the-vet...
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Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd March at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes nearer the date.
February 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd March at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes nearer the date.
Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd March at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes nearer the date.
February 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd March at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes nearer the date.
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A growing gap in pay is emerging at Cambridge University with an elite of high earners and the rest
The total amount paid to senior figures earning in excess of £150,000 has increased from £7 million in 2019 to £37 million in 2025
New blog posting
21percent.org?p=3167
The total amount paid to senior figures earning in excess of £150,000 has increased from £7 million in 2019 to £37 million in 2025
New blog posting
21percent.org?p=3167
January 31, 2026 at 8:38 PM
A growing gap in pay is emerging at Cambridge University with an elite of high earners and the rest
The total amount paid to senior figures earning in excess of £150,000 has increased from £7 million in 2019 to £37 million in 2025
New blog posting
21percent.org?p=3167
The total amount paid to senior figures earning in excess of £150,000 has increased from £7 million in 2019 to £37 million in 2025
New blog posting
21percent.org?p=3167
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Divide Cambridge University staff into two groups: top 50 earners ('Golden 50') & everyone else
Since 2019, inflation-adjusted pay is up ~10% for the Golden 50 but down ~10% for rest
Senior pay rises are funded by falling pay elsewhere
It's systematic transfer of money from the many to the few
Since 2019, inflation-adjusted pay is up ~10% for the Golden 50 but down ~10% for rest
Senior pay rises are funded by falling pay elsewhere
It's systematic transfer of money from the many to the few
February 1, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Divide Cambridge University staff into two groups: top 50 earners ('Golden 50') & everyone else
Since 2019, inflation-adjusted pay is up ~10% for the Golden 50 but down ~10% for rest
Senior pay rises are funded by falling pay elsewhere
It's systematic transfer of money from the many to the few
Since 2019, inflation-adjusted pay is up ~10% for the Golden 50 but down ~10% for rest
Senior pay rises are funded by falling pay elsewhere
It's systematic transfer of money from the many to the few
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“This is the second time in less than two years that this government has denied 50s-born women the pension justice they are rightfully owed.
It is a disgraceful decision. This government needs to reflect on its treatment of #WASPI women. and change course.”
📣 Comment if you agree with Monica
It is a disgraceful decision. This government needs to reflect on its treatment of #WASPI women. and change course.”
📣 Comment if you agree with Monica
January 31, 2026 at 6:35 PM
“This is the second time in less than two years that this government has denied 50s-born women the pension justice they are rightfully owed.
It is a disgraceful decision. This government needs to reflect on its treatment of #WASPI women. and change course.”
📣 Comment if you agree with Monica
It is a disgraceful decision. This government needs to reflect on its treatment of #WASPI women. and change course.”
📣 Comment if you agree with Monica
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Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd February at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes.
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd February at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes.
Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd February at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes.
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Our next branch meeting is on Monday 2nd February at 1PM. Members should find a link and agenda in their email inboxes.
This is of great concern to all university workers
Three UK research councils suspend funding opportunities www.timeshighereducation.com/news/three-u...
Three UK research councils suspend funding opportunities
Temporary block on grant applications by MRC, BBSRC and EPSRC heightens concerns over funding cuts
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:12 PM
This is of great concern to all university workers
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Staff cuts. Students in debt yet Vice-chancellor pay keeps soaring.
The mystery of Higher Education in the UK that no one seems to have the answer to.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
The mystery of Higher Education in the UK that no one seems to have the answer to.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
The university bosses getting rich while they’re cutting jobs
While academics are being let go and students are racking up debts, vice-chancellors are seeing their pay soar to astonishing levels
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Staff cuts. Students in debt yet Vice-chancellor pay keeps soaring.
The mystery of Higher Education in the UK that no one seems to have the answer to.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
The mystery of Higher Education in the UK that no one seems to have the answer to.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
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“Slashing the staff body like this is nothing short of academic vandalism.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
Stand with London Met staff and students at the rallies as they fight cuts to 120 jobs:
Tue 3 Feb (Holloway) 9–10 & 1–2
Wed 4 Feb (City) 9–10 & 1–2
Mon 9 Feb (Holloway) 1pm
Stand with London Met staff and students at the rallies as they fight cuts to 120 jobs:
Tue 3 Feb (Holloway) 9–10 & 1–2
Wed 4 Feb (City) 9–10 & 1–2
Mon 9 Feb (Holloway) 1pm
Union condemns London Met job cut plans and calls on supporters to attend rallies
The University and College Union has today condemned plans by London Metropolitan University (London Met) to slash the jobs of 120 academic staff.
www.ucu.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM
“Slashing the staff body like this is nothing short of academic vandalism.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
Stand with London Met staff and students at the rallies as they fight cuts to 120 jobs:
Tue 3 Feb (Holloway) 9–10 & 1–2
Wed 4 Feb (City) 9–10 & 1–2
Mon 9 Feb (Holloway) 1pm
Stand with London Met staff and students at the rallies as they fight cuts to 120 jobs:
Tue 3 Feb (Holloway) 9–10 & 1–2
Wed 4 Feb (City) 9–10 & 1–2
Mon 9 Feb (Holloway) 1pm
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🕯️ Today we mark Holocaust Memorial Day & remember the 6 million Jewish people who were murdered in the Holocaust.
We also commemorate the millions of other persecuted people murdered by the Nazis and the millions more murdered in other genocides around the world. #WeRemember #NeverAgain
We also commemorate the millions of other persecuted people murdered by the Nazis and the millions more murdered in other genocides around the world. #WeRemember #NeverAgain
January 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM
🕯️ Today we mark Holocaust Memorial Day & remember the 6 million Jewish people who were murdered in the Holocaust.
We also commemorate the millions of other persecuted people murdered by the Nazis and the millions more murdered in other genocides around the world. #WeRemember #NeverAgain
We also commemorate the millions of other persecuted people murdered by the Nazis and the millions more murdered in other genocides around the world. #WeRemember #NeverAgain
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Let's not forget that this dispute is about Birmingham bin workers losing up to £8,000 of their pay.
The negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, in actual fact there have been none since July 2025, and this Labour government is right at the heart of it!
📖👇
The negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, in actual fact there have been none since July 2025, and this Labour government is right at the heart of it!
📖👇
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Let's not forget that this dispute is about Birmingham bin workers losing up to £8,000 of their pay.
The negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, in actual fact there have been none since July 2025, and this Labour government is right at the heart of it!
📖👇
The negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, in actual fact there have been none since July 2025, and this Labour government is right at the heart of it!
📖👇