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Ulster University recognises three trade unions for consultation and negotiation purposes: UCU, Unite and Unison.
Each of the recognised trade unions represents different categories of staff.
The University and the unions share the common objective of achieving results that are beneficial to the University, its staff, and its students.
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Upcoming Meetings
Meetings between the University’s management and the trade unions are held regularly. Dates for meetings scheduled for this academic year are listed below:
Trade Union Representatives
Trade union representatives play a valuable role within the University.
If you would like to join a recognised trade union, or want to find out more about the important work that they do, please contact one of the representatives listed below.
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| Union Representative | Contact |
|---|---|
| Chair | Norman Hagan |
| Secretary | Stephen Baker |
| Treasurer | Sid Katzen |
| Anti-Casualisation Officer | Aisling O'Beirn |
| Health and Safety Officer | Linda Moore |
| Equality Officer | Sharron Sturgess |
| Learning Rep | David McAree |
| Communications Officer | Richard Mitchell |
| PhD Rep | Emma Campbell |
| Hourly Paid Staff Rep | Josie Scott |
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| Union Representative | Contact |
|---|---|
| Coleraine / Magee Branch Secretary | Judith Hough |
| Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Secretary | Richard Young |
| Coleraine / Magee Branch Chair | Edward Carlsson Browne |
| Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Chair | Marcella McCann |
| Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Health and Safety Representative | Marcella McCann |
| Regional Officer for Ulster University | Gareth Scott |
| Crafts / DWU Representative | Tony Starrs |
| Ulster University "Technician Commitment" Representative | Rhonda Black |
| Coleraine / Magee Branch Equality Officer | Rhonda Black |
| Coleraine / Magee Branch Health and Safety Representative | Rhonda Black |
| Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Equality Officer | Grace Peacock |
| Belfast / Jordanstown Student Administration Department Representative | Michael Kerr |
| Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Health and Safety Representative | Michael Kerr |
| Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Women’s Officer and Representative | Sharon McKee |
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| Union Representative | Contact |
|---|---|
| Area Organiser | Danielle McCusker |
Joint Negotiating Committees
The University management meets regularly with trade union representatives from UCU, Unite, and Unison.
Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC)
- Representatives from University management meet regularly with trade union representatives from UCU and Unite. These meetings are called Joint Negotiating Committees.
- Staff may be asked to attend a JNC to contribute to specific items of discussion.
- Full notes are taken at these meetings and published on the Ulster University Employee Relations website.
JNC Purpose
The JNC is convened to consult and negotiate on proposals, decisions and communications that may have influence on University staff.
The aim is to reach agreement by consensus on the issues presented, fully exploring all options available. Items for discussion are proposed by management and/or the trade unions.
Joint Union Consultative and Negotiating Committee (JUCNC)
- Representatives from University Management meet regularly, in joint committee, with representatives from the three trade unions (UCU, UNITE and UNISON). These meetings are called Joint Union Consultative and Negotiating Committees.
- Full notes are taken at these meetings and published on the Ulster University Employee Relations website.
JUCNC Purpose
The JUCNC is a formal partnership committee, providing forum for a recognised means of communication between University management and staff.
This is a formal committee for consultation and negotiation in respect of collective matters.
