The University of Manchester's branch of the University and College Union
The Union
UCU is the largest trade union and professional association for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and academic-related staff working in further and higher education throughout the UK.
We are a democratic association committed to improving the working life of all our members and to maintaining academic freedom
We represent all academic and related staff, including lecturers, researchers, professors, administrative staff, computer and library staff, teaching assistants and postgraduate students
We protect your interests and supports you as an individual if you have an employment related problem
We campaign for improved quality of education and research, salaries, working conditions and pensions
We put a high priority on equality and diversity issues
