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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

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UCU

  • 25 May 2023 at 02:00 pm
  • 08 November 2023 at 2:00 pm
  • 15 February 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • 23 May 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • All meetings Online via  MS Teams

View UCU Minutes
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Unite

  • 18 September 2023 at 02:00 pm
  • 14 December 2023 at 2:00 pm
  • 14 March 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • 05 June 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Online via MS Teams

View Unite Minutes
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JUCNC

  • 11 October 2023 at 02:00 pm
  • 24 January 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • 17 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Online via MS Teams

View JUCNC Minutes
UCU

Northern Ireland Regional Office

Visit UCU website

Union Contacts
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President Adrian Grant
Joint Vice Presidents

Linda Moore  

Aisling O'Beirn

UNITE

Unite Website

Visit the Unite website

Union Contacts

Union Contacts
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Coleraine / Magee Branch Secretary Judith Hough
Belfast / Jordanstown Branch Secretary Richard Young
UNISON

Northern Ireland Regional Office

Visit the Unison NI website

Union Contact

Union Contacts
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Marianne Buick: Area Organiser Marianne Buick
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