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              We represent members of the University and Colleges Union at the University of West London (UWL). Join UCU here https://t.co/72qhvvv4hv
              
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           Join @UCU to become part of the national collective voice on pay and conditions. Become part of UCU #UWL where we work locally to support you on individual case work, health and safety and wellbeing and fairer working conditions. Join @ucu today  https://t.co/DmVcKCCKpY 
          
          
                
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             Racist violence and rise of nationalism… We’ve seen this happen before. But, who benefits from nationalism? Human rights are UNIVERSAL. That means they apply to all of us. Everywhere. All the time. For this #BlackHistoryMonth, we learn about the past so we can understand 
          
                
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             Greenpeace activists have installed metal bars around three statues including Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Millicent Fawcett in Westminster. They say the stunt is to challenge the government’s current stance on protests.  https://t.co/rNpUuNWUgR 
          
          
                
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             We’re into week two of the ballot, time to get back to basics. Why vote? Because your voice is the only way to change what’s happening in our sector: 📉 Falling pay ⚠️ Rising insecurity 💬 Broken national agreements Every vote counts. Every conversation matters. Vote YES. Post 
          
                
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             Winning it in the workplace 💪 Join us for UCU Live: Winning it in the Workplace - all about the conversations that lead to votes! 📅 Thursday 30 October, 7pm 📺 Watch live on X or YouTube  https://t.co/ousrqUAsRc 
          
          
                
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             Ballots begin arriving tomorrow for members of our sister union @UWLUNISON so all UWL union members ask yourself are you outraged by 1.4%; tired of UWL saying they’re listening to staff but not really responding; exhausted by your workload and conditions? Vote 
           UNISON’s 2025/26 higher education pay strike ballot opens today! You should receive your ballot paper this week to your home address. Check out the campaign page to access materials and the latest info:  https://t.co/xR8MHKZNRF 
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             Friendly reminder: these are the rights we all have under the ECHR. They're not just for a privileged few They're for EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US 
          
                
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             Tories and Lib Dems in the House of Lords think your boss should be allowed to fire you for no good reason. @nowak_paul
          
          
                
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             Don’t just take it from us! Richard Wild, branch co-chair at Greenwich, explains why he’s voting YES to change the future of higher education in the UK. 💌 Why are you voting YES? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #WeAreTheUniversity
          
          
                
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             From the Philippines to the UK 🌍🇵🇭✊ The fight for fair pay, job security and quality education unites us all. Solidarity from our sister union, ACT thank you for standing with UCU. 
          
                
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             As #halloween approaches #UWL members should remember that the real #horror is a ridiculous 1.4 per cent pay rise and over a decade of devastating real term pay cuts. You have a ballot, vote as soon as possible @ucu @UCULondon #WeAreTheUniversity
          
          
                
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             Vote ⬇️⬇️ 
           Every post and every photo counts. ✉️💌✉️ When you share that you've voted, it inspires others to do the same. Vote YES, chat to colleagues, and show us your ballot together we're building momentum across the country. #WeAreTheUniversity
            
            
                
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             It’s been a huge week, ballots landing, UCU Lives, and branch meetings from Nottingham to London to Bournemouth. And we’ve loved seeing so many of you sharing your ballot pics - thank you! 💌 But it’s not over yet. We need everyone to vote. Every vote matters. Every vote gets 
          
                
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             UCU - Post-16 white paper poor substitute for proper public funding 
          
            
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              UCU today responded to the government's post-16 white paper.
            
                
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             Ballot papers are dropping through your letterboxes this week. You know it’s simple! If you stand still and alone you continue to be the unheard, overworked and underpaid. Use your vote to say 1.4 per cent disrespects us and our profession and we deserve to be valued @ucu #uwl
          
           🚨The higher education ballot is now open. 🚨 Get your vote in and tell colleagues to do the same. 🗳️ Demand Secure jobs. Demand Respect. Vote YES. 
            
                
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             “Job security has been chipped away for years. We’re losing the best and the brightest from our universities.” Dyfrig Jones sounded the alarm on @TimesRadio yesterday - “it’s an emergency”. 🚨 #UCU #VoteYES #WeAreTheUniversity
          
          
                
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             The government’s post-16 white paper is a massive missed opportunity. Instead of fixing a broken funding model, ministers are doubling down on tuition fees and attacking international students. We’re balloting because staff and students deserve better fair pay, secure jobs, and 
          
            
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              UCU today responded to the government's post-16 white paper.
            
                
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            #uwl members you will now be receiving your ballot for industrial action. It is simple! Are you being given a fair wage for the work you do? Has your workload increased are you working conditions being eroded? How about vce walk 1.4% in our shoes! @ucu @UCULondon
          
          
                
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           It is dead simple. If you are not going to stand up for yourself, your colleagues and for student NOW… …then we lock ourselves in to getting a kicking year-on-year. You have the power to change this. Use your vote. #WeAreTheUniversity
            
          
                
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             Why does Nigel Farage want us to be like Argentina? 
          
                
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