UCU
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | University and College Union |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
UCU stands for University and College Union, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
UK trade union representing academics, lecturers, researchers and support staff in universities, further education colleges and adult education.
Example: UCU members marked no assessments during the boycott.
Usage notes
Formed in 2006 by merging the Association of University Teachers and NATFHE, it led repeated strikes from 2018 to 2023 over pensions in the Universities Superannuation Scheme and over pay and casual contracts. Marking and assessment boycotts have been among its tactics.
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