Nelson and Colne College – Post-TUPE Contract Negotiation Outcome

UCU have successfully negotiated improvements for Accrington & Rossendale members following the merger with Nelson and Colne College. These include:

• Harmonised upwards to Nelson and Colne salary scale
• Working week reduced by 2 hours
• Maximum annual teaching reduced by 30 hours
• Maximum weekly teaching hours reduced by 1 hour
• Annual leave entitlement improved by 1 day
• Probation period reduced by 4 months.

This is testimony to the organisation and hard work of the Branch.

Where UCU branches have reps and organisation we can secure better pay and conditions for members. Paid time off, UCU rep training and support from UCU officials is available. To discuss becoming a UCU rep in your workplace or if you would like to help find reps, please contact fenorthwest@ucu.org.uk or tel: 0161 772 7020