University of Portsmouth UCU

These conferences – for disabled members, black members, LGBT+ members, migrant members, and women members – are an opportunity to discuss and agree strategies to progress equality issues at work. The joint plenary session will discuss the impact of Covid-19 on equality groups. The conference will be held virtually. More information on the conferences and registration is available here.

• Migrant members’ conference – Thursday 3 December, 10:00 – 13:00
• Women members’ conference – Thursday 3 December, 14:00 – 17:00
• Disabled members’ conference – Friday 4 December, 14:00 – 17:00
• LGBT+ members’ conference – Saturday 5 December 10:00- 13:00
• Black members’ conference – Saturday 4 December 14:00 – 17:00

If I join UCU will I be forced to go on strike?
The short answer is no. All members are balloted about possible strike action but even if a strike is called the decision to come out on strike is yours.

You can do it yourself online at:

the UCU’s membership pages

https://www.ucu.org.uk/ucumembership

https://members.ucu.org.uk/

I’m not a member, but would like to join. Can I do it online?
Yes, you can. You’ll need to have your bank details to hand:
https://join.ucu.org.uk/

Where can I find out about UCU, national or regional goings-on?
You can check the UCU’s News page here

Welcome to University of Portsmouth UCU.