How do I join?
You can join online immediately, or by application form.
To join by hard copy complete the forms below:
and send them to:
UCU Membership AdministrationFREEPOST
University & College Union
Carlow Street
London
NW1 7LH
Please let Sue Bateman know you have joined - sue.bateman@abdn.ac.uk | 01224 272377
Why join?
UCU is the largest post-school union in the world with over 120,000 members. It represents further and higher education staff across the UK. UCU also works closely with other unions on matters of common concern. Joint membership arrangements, giving membership of both UCU and the partner organisation are available with a number of other unions.
- Frequently Asked Questions about membership of UCU
- Additional benefits and services available to members
How do I pay?
All new members now pay subscriptions by Direct Debit; we no longer offer the option of paying subscriptions direct from salary. The payroll deduction method is being phased out nationally because it is expensive and time-consuming to administer. Direct Debit allows you to pay your subscription without intimating your membership status to your employer. And, if you move between institutions, it is easier for UCU HQ to make sure your membership is moved to your new local branch.
In order to offset the cost of administering the direct-from-salary subscription payments, we have had to introduce a 50p a month surcharge for members who pay using this method. If you are currently paying subs direct from salary and would like to change to payment by Direct Debit, please print the mandate form and return it to The Treasurer, Aberdeen UCU, C18 Taylor Building, Old Aberdeen.
How much will it cost?
Monthly Subscriptions for 2012 - 2013 (payable from 1 September 2012)
The following subscription rates include a 5% increase of local fees agreed at the AGM in May 2012 and the increase in national fees agreed at UCU Congress in June 2012.
|
|
National Sub |
Local Sub |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Above £40,000 pa |
£19.07 |
£4.41 |
£23.48 |
|
£30,000 - £39,999 pa £20,000 - £29,999 pa |
£17.34 £16.36 |
£3.31 |
£20.65 £19.67 |
|
£10,000 - £19,999 pa |
£9.97 |
£1.65 |
£11.62 |
|
£5,000 - £9,999 pa |
£4.52 |
£0.55 |
£5.07 |
|
Below £5,000 pa |
£2.58 |
EXEMPT |
£2.58 |
|
Retired members |
£2.58 |
£0.55 |
£3.13 |
|
Attached members |
£2.58 |
£0.55 |
£3.13 |
Monthly Subscriptions for 2011 - 2012 (payable from 1 September 2011)
For information - these are the monthly subscription rates payable from 1 September 2011 until 31 August 2012
|
|
National Sub |
Local Sub |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Above £40,000 pa |
£17.99 |
£4.20 |
£22.19 |
|
£30,000 - £39,999 pa £20,000 - £29,999 pa |
£16.36 £15.43 |
£3.15 |
£19.51 £18.48 |
|
£10,000 - £19,999 pa |
£9.41 |
£1.58 |
£10.99 |
|
£5,000 - £9,999 pa |
£4.26 |
£0.53 |
£4.79 |
|
Below £5,000 pa |
£2.43 |
EXEMPT |
£2.43 |
|
Retired members |
£2.43 |
£0.53 |
£2.96 |
|
Attached members |
£2.43 |
£0.53 |
£2.96 |
Monthly Subscriptions for 2010 - 2011
For information, these were the Monthly Subscriptions for 2010 - 2011
|
| National Sub |
Local Sub | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Above £40,000 pa |
£17.47 |
£4.00 |
£21.47 |
|
£30,000 - £39,999 pa £20,000 - £29,999 pa |
£15.88 £14.98 |
£3.00 |
£18.88 £17.98 |
|
£10,000 - £19,999 pa |
£9.14 |
£1.50 |
£10.64 |
|
£5,000 - £9,999 pa |
£4.14 |
£0.50 |
£4.64 |
|
Below £5,000 pa |
£2.36 |
EXEMPT |
£2.36 |
|
Retired members |
£2.36 |
£0.50 |
£2.86 |
|
Attached members |
£2.36 |
£0.50 |
£2.86 |
