Trade Unions

Guidance in regards to the recognition, representation and facilities arrangements for Trade Unions representing UCL staff.

Overview

The following trade unions are recognised by UCL to represent UCL staff and to negotiate terms and conditions of employment on their behalf.

• The University and College Union (UCU) is recognised by UCL to represent its Academic, Research and Teaching staff, and Professional Services staff at grade 7 and above. See the UCL UCU website.

• UNISON is recognised by UCL to represent its Clerical, Secretarial, Manual and Ancillary staff. Please see the UCL UNISON website.

• Unite is recognised by UCL to represent its Technical staff. For more information please see the Unite webpage.

Facility Time 

The Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017, requires public sector employers to publish information on how much time trade unions reps have spent on facility time. 

Facilities Agreement

• Trade Union recognition and facilities agreement

Employment Policy Team