UCU general secretary candidates lay out their visions

The three people vying to be the next leader of the UK’s University and College Union explain in their own words what they’ll do if elected

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April 10, 2019

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April 10, 2019

Jo Grady , Jo McNeill Matt Waddup

Twitter: @DrJoGrady, @JoMcneillUCU @mattwucu

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