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Ballots slipped through letterboxes for education workers in the University and College Union (UCU) from 25 January. Incumbent Jo Grady is being challenged for general secretary (GS), and there are elections for the National Executive (NEC) members and for the union vice-president (who becomes president after two years). Voting closes 1 March. In online hustings this week Grady admitted her term had not been easy, blaming the difficulties on having to implement an industrial strategy that was not of her design (despite implementation being her actual job).

'It smacks of vindictiveness'

Ten days of strike action in the University and College Union (UCU) disputes begin Mon 14 February. It’s a good start, but some way from the escalating action called for by the overwhelming majority at UCU’s Branch Delegate Meetings back in January.