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Trade Unions

Promoting good employee relations through workplace representation

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 website

    Union Contacts
    Union OfficialContact
    President Adrian Grant
    Joint Vice Presidents

    Linda Moore  

    Aisling O'Beirn

  • UNITE

    Unite Website

    Visit the Unite website

    Union Contacts

    Union Contacts
    Union OfficialContact
    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
    Union OfficialContact
    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

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UCU

View upcoming UCU meetings and download previous Agendas/Minutes.

UNITE

View upcoming UNITE meetings and download previous Agendas/Minutes.

JUCNC

View upcoming JUCNC meetings and download previous agendas and minutes.

Policy Consultation Review

These meetings provide a structure for Policy Consultation, creating a forum for in-depth discussion with the trade unions on new and revised policies and strategies.

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