Cardiff UCU

15/12/2025

While our VC is feeling sorry for herself in complete contempt for the many staff she put at risk of redundancy for months now, UCU and the other unions (Unite and Unison) are fighting against rushed and ill-thought plans with strong consequences for the institution, its staff and its students.

Our ballot for industrial action on the issues caused by these plans closes in 2 days. This is your last opportunity to engage in this important democratic process of your union to beat the anti-trade union laws which require a 50% turnout for the ballot to be valid - if you are not in favour of strike action, it is still important that you vote.

Post your pre-paid ballot envelope ideally by 12h today (or add a first class stamp if you’re posting later to ensure it gets there on time).

Vote now! Pleidleisiwch nawr!

Cardiff’s January announcement of plans to cut 400 academic jobs and close several departments prompted a media firestorm that heaped opprobrium on its vice-chancellor. But she also received lots of quiet support for her efforts to put the university back on an even financial keel, she tells Chris...

04/12/2025

Another great day (and many good reasons) to post your ballot for industrial action at Cardiff University! Every vote counts to show our strength of feeling and strength in action. Please vote.

03/12/2025

Dear members, as our ballot campaign procedes, please help by letting us know when you posted your ballot. You can contact the UCU office, your department rep, or simply reply to the email sent by Cardiff UCU yesterday asking if you have voted.

This is essential for us to reach every member who needs a reminder. And don't forget to speak to your colleagues, share the word and help us smash this ballot and send a strong message to our management.

01/12/2025

A reminder to all our members to return their ballot for industrial action over potential compulsory redundancies, workload and H&S concerns. We need every vote to show our collective strength ✊

26/11/2025

Our branch is balloting for industrial action over the threat of redundancies, the workload crisis and H&S concerns.

A strong mandate will give us the leverage we need to continue negotiations with university management on these issues and ensure our concerns are taken seriously.

The ballot opened on Monday and closes on the 17th Dec - you should be receiving it very soon - please post it as soon as possible and let us know that you voted so that we can remind others.

Let's show management just how angry we are!

P.S. This is separate from the national ballot over pay, which closes on Thursday - so a reminder to post that too if you haven’t done it yet.

19/05/2025

Standing in solidarity with those facing disability cuts, including many of our members and colleagues. Please join.

Disability rights are human rights. Don't Call Me Special is holding their first-ever disability protest to say no to the benefit cuts that harm our community. We are asserting our right to live with dignity. Backed by Cardiff People’s Assembly, PCS Wales, Cardiff UCU, Unison Cardiff Branch, VOICES ADFOCAD unpaid carers, and more to be announced. .

Join us at 1:00 PM, May 24, Aneurin Bevan Statue, Queen Street, Cardiff. Together, we fight for equality, for justice, and for a government that works for all of us, not just the powerful few. Together, we will build a society that includes everyone.

Bring your cardboard signs.Bring your power. Bring your community. Bring the future we all deserve

20/03/2025

Students' reactions to Cardiff University's proposals to cut schools and disciplines.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/152axNqZNE/