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Jo Grady

General secretary's news

Updates from Jo Grady, ÄûÃʵ¼º½'s general secretary

  • 2 October 2019

    We still have so little clarity about what will happen on and after 31 October, but ÄûÃʵ¼º½ members and officials are working hard to prepare for all eventualities.

  • 30 September 2019

    Today I am pleased to announce that the National Union of Students (NUS) has agreed to work with ÄûÃʵ¼º½ and throw its full weight behind both of our strike ballots.…

  • 26 September 2019

    I wanted to write specifically to members in post-92 universities to set out why I think it is very important that you vote in ÄûÃʵ¼º½'s current ballot on pay and equality.…

  • 23 September 2019

    With the USS ballot of higher education members now well under way, Jo explains why we need a resounding 'yes' vote to secure the future of the scheme.

  • 17 September 2019

    Vote yes so that we can put pressure on the employers to enter into meaningful negotiations to find a long-term solution to the sector's ongoing issues. By now,…

  • 5 September 2019

    As the USS and equality and pay-related ballots open in higher education, Jo writes to members with the latest developments and the importance of the ballots to…

  • 29 August 2019

    Responding to the latest developments regarding Brexit.

  • 1 August 2019

    Today, I officially start as General Secretary of our union. The record breaking increase in turn out in the GS election shows renewed enthusiasm in the union's…