Vicky Blake UCU

The Times Higher Ed has reported that Ewan McGaughey and I have applied to the Certification Officer regarding concerns over the 2024 UCU general secretary election. UCU has characterised this as “smearing”, via a spokesperson.

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https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/jo-gradys-ucu-election-win-challenged-over-unfair-advantage

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Jo Grady’s UCU election win challenged over ‘unfair advantage’

Candidates who stood in 2024 poll seek rerun of campaign after claiming incumbent broke rules by using union resources

Times Higher Education (THE)
Feb 5 at 8:52amMastodon for iOS
Show threadVicky Blake UCUFeb 5

Our case concerns a basic democratic principle. Members’ subscriptions fund the union’s staff time and infrastructure. Those resources must not be used for any candidate’s personal advantage in an election. Clear institutional separation must exist between the union and any candidate’s campaign.

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Show threadVicky Blake UCUFeb 5

We stand by taking the case forward on the basis of the evidence we have seen. The Certification Officer hearing is scheduled for 10 February 2026. Anyone who wishes to observe can request access in advance by emailing the Certification Office: info [at] certoffice [dot] org.

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