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Trade unionists and protesters form a blockade outside weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, in protest over the Israel-Gaza conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire to halt the killing of civilians in Palestine. Over 400 trade unionists including health workers, teachers, hospitality workers, academics and artists are shutting down entrances to the arms factory which provides components for military aircraft currently being used by Israeli forces in the bombardment of Gaza. Picture da

TUC Congress 2025 / 9 September 2025

Wages not weapons: our taxes must fund domestic needs, not foreign wars

9 September 2025

Investing the £75 billion slated for defence spending on a green new deal, healthcare and education would create jobs and help communities far more than weapons spending, argues UCU general secretary JO GRADY

Features / 9 September 2023

UCU MEMBERS ARE READY TO FIGHT – ARE YOU WITH US?

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UCU general secretary Dr JO GRADY explains why members at over 100 colleges are now balloting for strikes

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TUC CONGRESS 2021 / 8 September 2021

Why we’re calling for a three-day weekend

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There’s never been a better time for reclaiming our lives from the domination of employers, says UCU leader JO GRADY

TUC Congress 2020 / 14 September 2020

Why the UCU is calling for support for its Fund the Future campaign

14 September 2020

Education has to be at the heart of our recovery from this crisis, but it can only deliver with proper support, says UCU leader JO GRADY

Staff have worked hard to support students under difficult c

TUC Congress 2020 / 14 September 2020

Why the UCU is calling for support for its Fund the Future campaign

14 September 2020

Education has to be at the heart of our recovery from this crisis, but it can only deliver with proper support, says UCU leader JO GRADY