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Pension win for UCU Members

Pension win for UCU Members

The UCU secures an agreement with UUK (Universities UK) over restoration of pensions to pre-April 2022 levels
Vive La Revolution? What can we learn from the French protests

Vive La Revolution? What can we learn from the French protests

With the French protests showing no signs of dying down what can those striving for more learn from our European neighbours?
“Let the pride pulse through you”:  Jo Grady announces success for UCU pension proposals

“Let the pride pulse through you”: Jo Grady announces success for UCU pension proposals

University employers have confirmed that they will restore the 35% cut to pensions that was made last April
UCU lecturers to strike for three days this November

UCU lecturers to strike for three days this November

The UCU has announced that lecturers from all UK universities will be striking on the November 24, 25, and 30
UCU vote for strike action in historic nation-wide ballot

UCU vote for strike action in historic nation-wide ballot

The UCU has voted for nation-wide strike action over pension cuts and pay and working conditions.
Universities promise to minimise the impact of industrial action on students

Universities promise to minimise the impact of industrial action on students

The University of Manchester, alongside 60 other higher education institutions in the UK, is currently undergoing eight days of industrial action by staff over pensions, pay and conditions. Universities have been advised to “minimise” the impact of industrial action by using teaching staff not participating in the strike to cover for absent colleagues and rescheduling […]
Bangor students kickstart petition for strike refunds

Bangor students kickstart petition for strike refunds

Students at the Welsh university have calculated a loss of almost £400 per student during the strike period
Live: SU meets with students to discuss options post-strike

Live: SU meets with students to discuss options post-strike

Live updates on the ‘Industrial Action: Next Steps’ meeting organised by the Students’ Union
University of Manchester not ruling out exam disruption

University of Manchester not ruling out exam disruption

The official strike timetable for the new wave of industrial action is set to be announced on the week commencing Monday the 19th of March

University pensions deficit skyrockets to £17.5bn

Tuition fee increases are being tabled as one possible solution

Universities enter marking boycott against pension reductions

Since the 6th of November the University and College Union has engaged in an industrial dispute with UK universities concerning changes to lecturers’ pensions