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or telephone: 0333 207 0719 this is a local cost call, usually incl in mobile & landline call packages (check with your provider), Call takes 10 minutes.. Membership is confirmed at end of call.
Local branches
On joining you will automatically become a member of your local branch, based at the institution that you work at. There will be “reps” (voluntary) who are your colleagues who will make up the branch committee/executive. There should also be all-member meetings that you can attend. Find out about your local branch and it’s activities. You may find that you want to give something back and assist with the work.
Why join?
UCU is the largest post-school union in the world with over 120,000 members. It represents further and higher education staff across the UK. UCU also works closely with other unions on matters of common concern. Joint membership arrangements, giving membership of both UCU and the partner organisation are available with a number of other unions.
- Frequently Asked Questions about membership of UCU
- Additional benefits and services available to members
How do I pay?
All new members now pay subscriptions by Direct Debit; we no longer offer the option of paying subscriptions direct from salary. The payroll deduction method is being phased out nationally because it is expensive and time-consuming to administer. Direct Debit allows you to pay your subscription without intimating your membership status to your employer. And, if you move between institutions, it is easier for UCU HQ to make sure your membership is moved to your new local branch.
How much will it cost?
Monthly Subscriptions will be made up of a national and local branch proportion and decided according to your annual salary: click here to see subs Subscriptions are based on your annual earnings, so those who earn less pay less. If you are part time please put your annual earnings not your “full time” earnings.
Future of the Profession membership offers
As part of UCU’s drive to support education workers at the start of their careers we are offering free membership for up to 12 months to some further and higher education staff.
Standard Free membership* applies to staff in one of the following categories:
- in higher education: enrolled PhD students who are also contracted to teach at the higher education institution at which they are registered for their PhD studies. Standard Free membership is not designed for existing staff who subsequently register for a PhD where they work
- in further education: staff who are directly responsible for delivering teaching and assessing students, but who are employed on inferior terms and lower pay than colleagues on the college’s lecturer contract of employment.
The union’s Standard Free membership offer is valid for twelve months from joining.
For more info on this offer and FAQ’s to check you are eligible please go to this link – https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/10509/Future-of-the-profession-Standard-Free-membership-FAQs