The national UCU website has a range of resources and advice.

If you have a problem at work and would like personal support, please complete this form: Requests for help from a UMUCU personal case worker

It is not necessary to alert your managers to the fact you are seeking union advice.

We will give some initial advice and, if appropriate, find a personal caseworker to help you further. It is important to note that our local caseworkers do this as voluntary work to support their fellow trade union members. They can provide advice and accompany you to meetings, but they cannot run your case for you or act as your secretary.

Local caseworkers get advice from regional officials if necessary. Generally speaking, local UoM procedures are better than the legal minimum provided by employment law, so it is better to make use of the University’s provisions first. Decisions about legal support are made at a regional level.

While we will endeavour to provide support to all UCU members who ask for it, the time of our volunteer caseworkers is not unlimited and there may be some delay if we have heavy demand. We prioritise long-standing members over those who have only just joined, if resources are constrained.

As a UCU member, you can get support from Education Support