LUCU works with the University on policies, procedures and practices that affect the performance and well-being of its members. LUCU has contributed recently to developing:

• Health and Safety and Occupational Health policies and procedures;
• Procedures for the use of VDUs;
• Stress policy;
• Alcohol policy;
• Departmental workload agreements;.

As such we are keen to be involved in any institutional initiative that may affect our members’ work performance, social life and dignity. We provide support and advice to our members when they feel that they are not receiving fair, equal and respectful treatment.

The paleographer and the managers: a tale of modern times

Click here for a copy of a recent article by Iain Pears on the cuts at King's College London and the implications here for the HE sector as a whole.

January 2010 Newsletter   click here for a copy of the latest Newsletter

Public Sector Pensions

In the current financial climate we are all concerned about our future job security and especially about our plans for retirement. The link below is to a copy of the February newsletter of the UCU East Midlands Retired Members branch, which gives a useful review of the main party political approaches to public sector pensions. There is also a section explaining the key points of the (now increasing in popularity) Career Average scheme.

Article on future of public sector pensions

© Loughborough UCU Committee, December 2008.