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University of Birmingham UCU. Join our active and growing branch today! ucu.org.uk/join

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It’s the weekend!

Going out for a walk?

Don’t forget to take a snack for the post box.

#GTVO
#WeAreTheUniversity

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Photo of a hand posting a ballot paper. A ‘hot pink’ t-shirt hangs on the railings in the background.
October 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Ballot papers are dropping!

If you believe employees deserve the following:

A pay uplift that is at least RPI + 3.5%, whichever is the higher, on all pay points.

Then it’s time to vote YES

#WeAreTheUniversity

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October 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Pink and black graphic: ‘Is UoB A Safe Place To Work?’ Thursday 10th July, 12:00 - 13:00 Online. Zoom details in Members Update.
July 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Blue and pink graphic. Day of Action for Trans Rights, Wednesday 16th July, 12:30-1:30 pm, Green Heart. Bring your lunch to the amphitheatre by the North Gate (weather dependent). Also, Crafternoon, 4-7pm, University House (UG05 + UG06), Business School - food provided. Poster has a QR code for Crafternoon RSVP. For Crafternoon - make badges, paint pine ones with us or feel free to bring your own craft. Contribute a piece of fabric or write a message on our community trans pride flag.
July 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Tomorrow, Thursday 19th June @ 12:30 Reps from BUCU and our on campus sister union, Unison, will be launching our Joint Equality Network. Details in Graphic.

*Guest speaker*: Dr Kay Crosby, UCU member, legal scholar and activist from Newcastle University

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Poster for the Unison and UCU Joint Equality Network launch on Thursday 19th June at 12:30. In person: Strathcona Lecture Theatre 1 and Online. Join our Network and be part of campaigning for change on equality at UoB. This is your opportunity to hear from Reps negotiating with HR and to raise issues for them to take to HR meetings. Our Guest Speaker is Dr Kay Crosby, UCU member, legal scholar and activist from Newcastle University. Dr Crosby will be speaking on the fight against compulsory redundancies and transgender activism.
June 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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ALT-TXT
Trans Liberation Demonstration
Birmingham
Showing up and showing out for the Trans+ Community.
Saturday 10th May, 3pm at Birmingham Council House, Victoria Square, B3 3SD

No branded placards

Direct Message @NOT_YOUR_SCAPEGOAT for accessibility information.
ALT-TXT Trans Liberation Demonstration Birmingham Showing up and showing out for the Trans+ Community. Saturday 10th May, 3pm at Birmingham Council House, Victoria Square, B3 3SD No branded placards, Direct Message @NOT_YOUR_SCAPEGOAT for accessibility information.
May 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Tomorrow, Wednesday 7th May 2025, Unison and UCU will be hosting a Solidarity Picnic for Trans Rights on the Green Heart outside the Main Library from 12:30–2pm. Please come along, bringing your own lunch, to this relaxed and casual event to show solidarity and allyship to trans+ staff and students.
Day of Action: Solidarity Picnic. Trade Unions for Trans Rights. Wednesday 7th May 12:30-2pm at the Green Heart by the Main Library. Bring your lunch, a picnic blanket and any pride flags you have. Unison University of Birmingham Branch and UCU.
May 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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April 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM