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Ulster University recognises three trade unions for consultation and negotiation purposes.
Each of the recognised trade unions represent 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.
Upcoming Meetings
UCU
- 2 June 2025 at 10:00 am
- 15 October 2025 at 2:00 pm
- 14 January 2026 at 2:00 pm
- 22 April 2026 at 2:00 pm
- Online via Microsoft Teams
Unite
- 6 June 2025 at 10:00 am
- 29 October 2025 at 10:30 am
- 3 December 2025 at 2:00 pm
- 4 March 2026 at 2:00 pm
- Online via Microsoft Teams
JUCNC
- 19 November 2025 at 2:00 pm
- 18 February 2026 at 2:00 pm
- 27 May 2026 at 2:00 pm
- Online via Microsoft Teams
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.
Website
| Union Representative | Contact |
|---|---|
| Chair | Norman Hagan |
| Health and Safety Officer | Linda Moore |
| Anti-Casualisation Officer | Aisling O'Beirn |
| Casework Co-ordinator | Lindesay Dawe |
Website
| 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 UU | Gareth Scott |
| Crafts / DWU Representative | Tony Starrs |
| UU "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 |
Website
| 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 regularly with Trade Union representatives from UNITE. These meetings are called Joint Negotiating Committees.
- As appropriate to topics of discussion, staff may be asked to attend JNC to contribute to specific items.
- Full notes are taken at these meetings and published on the University, Employee Relations Team, 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 University, Employee Relations Team, 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.
