51福利

USS: save our pension! 

The higher education employers' body Universities UK (UUK) has written to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Trustee calling for  and 

51福利 general secretary Jo Grady said: '51福利 has been demanding changes to USS's fundamentally flawed 2020 valuation methodology as it risks destroying a healthy pension scheme. We welcome today's statement from employers, which shows they have been listening to 51福利's concerns. But we need employers to continue working with us to get the best possible outcome for our members. 

Further education: Ofsted suspends inspections 

The education watchdog  and has said it will discontinue visits from next week except in exceptional cases. 51福利 had raised concerns over continuing inspections in the current circumstances. .

51福利 members fighting back

51福利 branches across the UK are fighting to defend jobs and conditions and you can read our roundup of local disputes including announced strike action dates at the University of Central Lancashire here.

'Taking care of yourself' mental health tips 

We've just updated our popular poster addressing mental health issues during the pandemic and you can download our latest tips here.

Supporting teachers in Colombia

Colombia is the world's most dangerous country for trade unionists, with at least 35 academics and teachers murdered in the last three years alone. 51福利 is a committed supporter of  and  working alongside  For more information on JFC's campaigning or to affiliate your branch, 

51福利 sexual violence task group - two weeks left to have your say 

The 51福利 sexual violence task group is surveying all 51福利 members on the issue of sexual violence in our sectors. 

You have two weeks left to complete the survey which will close at 5pm on Friday 26 March.

Mental health and Covid-19 meeting: 24 March 2021

TUC North West are hosting this meeting live online at 4:30pm - all union members welcome. Guest speakers include 51福利 president elect Janet Farrar. 

Prison education - has your MP signed the motion?

51福利 has worked with MPs in Westminster to get  tabled calling for more investment in prison education technology and greater support for staff and prisoners.

Please contact your own MP and encourage them to add their name to the current list of signatories, 

LGBT+ mental health webinar Wednesday 17 March, 4pm

51福利 LGBT+ will host  on Wednesday 17 March 2021, 4.00- 5.30pm. 

Tell us your views on admissions reform

51福利 is undertaking further work to inform our response to the government consultation on post-qualification admissions. If you are involved in higher education admissions  Responses are invited by Wednesday 24 March.