Consultation and negotiation
UCU works to improve pay and conditions for academic and related staff in higher education. The more members we have, the stronger our voice is.
UCU
- is recognised by employers to negotiate for you nationally and locally
- campaigns on your behalf for fair pay, working terms and conditions, and pensions
- represents your interests if you have an employment problem or grievance
- works to improve the quality and effectiveness of the university as a whole
- keeps you informed of national and local issues
- prioritises equity and campaigns against precarity and casualisation
Durham UCU represents members at regular meetings of the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Committee (JCNG). The JCNG is made up of representatives from DUCU and members of the HR Strategy Committee (of which the JCNC is a sub-committee). The Committee meets at least once per term and provides a forum for consultation and negotiation, and to discuss concerns raised by academic and related staff.If you have an issue you would like to see raised, get in touch with your Departmental Rep or a member of Committee.
For more information on the Durham Local Association, please contact office@durhamucu.org.uk.
For more information on the benefits of membership, see UCU’s national membership pages.
Individual advice and support
Personal cases are some of our most important work. Members can contact DUCU if they have encountered a problem at work and believe they need representation or support.
Things you might need help with include
- contractual status
- grievance & disciplinary matters
- harassment
- changes to contracts
- redundancy
- changes to HERA grading
- maternity rights
DUCU’s Personal Cases Co-ordinator reports to the Committee. They are assisted by other DUCU Reps who represent members and can accompany you to meetings with management.
Find out more about how to get help with problems at work.