Trade Unions

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.

Union Representative Contacts

We value the role that the Union representatives play within the University and the support that they provide to their members.

If you want to join a recognised Union, at the University, or want to find out more about the important work they do, please contact one of the representatives below.

• UCU

  Northern Ireland Regional Office

  Visit ucu.org.uk/ni

  Union Contacts

  Union Official	Contact
  Joint Presidents	Linda Moore   Aisling O'Beirn
  Vice-President	Adrian Grant

• UNITE

  Unite Website

  Visit unitetheunion.org

  Union Contacts

  Union Official	Contact
  Coleraine / Magee Branch Secretary	Judith Hough
  Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Secretary	Richard Young

• UNISON

  Northern Ireland Regional Office

  Visit unison-ni.org.uk

  Union Contact

  Union Official	Contact
  Marianne Buick: Area Organiser	Marianne Buick

Joint Negotiating Committees

Representatives from University Management meet regularly with Trade Union representatives from UCU and regularly with Trade Union representatives from UNITE.

• JNC

  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.

• JUCNC

  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.

Contact us

Get in touch with us by email er@ulster.ac.uk