We are on #UCUSTRIKE next week: #8DaysStrong! An historic fight for the heart + soul of our #HigherEd sector over 2 huge, UK level disputes. They'll be solved through *collective* sector bargaining.
Every striker strengthens both negotiating teams
We remain keen to negotiate!/1

We're seeing some VCs start to shift, voicing discomfort with how UCEA ( #Fourfights) + UUK ( #USS) are behaving. Our pressure is working! #UCUstrike pressure must be maintained *across the board* to maximise effectiveness. These are collective, UK level disputes. We're a team! /2

VCs calling for a new approach + *meaningful* negotiations (eg Forster) are welcome. Even branches where VCs are 'friendly' still need to take action + hold the line - decisions about when to suspend/end the disputes can only be taken collectively by the membership. #UCUstrike /3

It's vital we're clear + spread the word about @UCU's Fighting Fund, which prioritises members in precarious + vulnerable situations. Many branches are also setting up local hardship funds to complement it. It's our job to support everyone eligible to take #UCUstrike action /4

Powerful, scary, important: our action really matters. I'm returning from (excellent) @UCUEquality conference: 3 days of hard-hitting conversations underlining exactly why both UK HE disputes matter. We owe it to ourselves, each other, our students. Time for #UCUStrikesBack /5