The University and College Union at Durham University
All members should have received ballot papers for the local dispute between Durham UCU and Durham University. We are seeking approval for action short of a strike (ASOS) and strike action. The branch recommends that members vote YES to both … Continued
What is this dispute about? Durham UCU is in dispute with Durham University about the continuing refusal of senior management to constructively engage with the branch regarding aspects of our local claim about a range of issues. In particular: workload … Continued
UCU head office, 8 January 2026. For immediate release. Originally published on UCU website. Staff at Durham University are moving towards a strike ballot after senior management refused to engage constructively with the union over untenable workloads and worsening job … Continued
This is a lightly edited version of an an email sent to Durham UCU members this morning. Durham UCU will ballot for industrial action in a local dispute over workloads and job security in the coming weeks. The ballot will … Continued