UCU is the recognised trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and academic-related staff working at UEL. With 120,000+ members nationally, UCU is the voice of UK professionals in further and higher education.
What does UCU at UEL do?
We negotiate with the employers on behalf of UCU members on conditions of service; we provide advice and support for fellow members; we keep members informed and channel local opinion into the national union on major concerns, such as staff pensions.
Who can join UCU?
UCU represents full-time, part-time and hourly-paid permanent and fixed-term staff, as well as postgraduate research students.
Want to know more? Contact the membership secretary or go to UCU’s website.
Existing members of UCU can log into the main UCU web site using your UCU membership number to keep your details updated and to access member publications. To update your details (address changes etc) first register an online account, then sign in to My UCU to update your record. You will need your membership number; if you don’t have this please get in touch with the membership secretary.