UWU statement on TSSA report into sexual harassment and bullying

The UWU stands in solidarity with all those affected by the publication of the TSSA Independent Inquiry by Baroness Helena Kennedy KC into sexual harassment and bullying. Many UWU members will be affected by this report. Not only those who work (or have worked) for the TSSA union but also many women workers and members … Continue reading UWU statement on TSSA report into sexual harassment and bullying

Our 2022 election results plus member sign up opportunities…

Following a whopping 47% turnout, we are delighted to announce that the following nominees were elected: President: Tracy Edwards General Secretary: Chris Musgrave Executive members: Andrew Woodman, Russel Waterhouse, Mark Oley, Cheryl Gedling, Alan Brown and Jon Benson.  At the first meeting of the new cycle, the new executive supported a heartfelt vote of thanks to outgoing … Continue reading Our 2022 election results plus member sign up opportunities…

Latest roundup: cases, branches and equality matters

Last month's round-up Following a successful round of executive elections, the union's top team have been busy reviewing and planning the year ahead. Following member ballots, we have applied to join the Global Deal and joined the call for an all-parliamentary committee to be set up to review reparations to victims of the trans-Atlantic slave … Continue reading Latest roundup: cases, branches and equality matters

Demands from UWU members rejected by NEU bosses

Last month, the NEU Branch wrote a demand letter to Dr Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretaries of the National Education Union (NEU) calling on a pause to the pension consultation and space for meaningful negotiations to stop cuts to our retirement.   Read the branch’s demands letter Read the response from NEU Statement … Continue reading Demands from UWU members rejected by NEU bosses