As you can see we have had an excellent rally at our Kings Cross campus, where I'm based :) 

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Here are some photos from the other striking branches - congratulations to all members involved. It's been a very important step in gaining wins in FE, raising the profile of our sector and importantly developing the branch organisations. https://www.ucu.org.uk/ND4FE-StrikeWall

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At Capital City College, spirits were high as members took part in the nationally coordinated strike action. As always on our pickets, members created their own placards (Pay, not cat treats! - was my favourite - our CEO runs a cattery as well as one of the largest FE colleges in the country) and it was a very noisy and determined picket. Members appreciated the visit from Jo Grady as well.

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We had reached out to our local Trades Council and other local trade unions - it's really important that we build solidairity and networks with other unions. Ed Harlow from the NEU came down and gave a very impassioned speech about the role of education - certainly focused people's minds on the power of education.

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We also discussed the need to build for the Together Alliance on Saturday 28th March - this will be about love, hope and unity. It will be a vital step in combating the rise of Reform UK and the far right.

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If elected, I will make sure to tirelessly campaign and act to improve our pay, workload and conditions - whilst also taking active steps to combat inequality.

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