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UCU Strikes paused after narrow vote

UCU Strikes paused after narrow vote

The strikes have today been called off after an emergency meeting at 11am today. Find out more as we know it
Nine days of strike action planned for start of term

Nine days of strike action planned for start of term

Further disruption as UCU announce strikes on 19-22 September and 25-29 September, coinciding with first two weeks of term
“This is a matter of priority”: A rundown of this week’s UCU strikes

“This is a matter of priority”: A rundown of this week’s UCU strikes

On February 14th UCU strikes continued for the third week in a row. Here’s a rundown of everything that happened this week
Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw: Black holes, strikes and academics’ role in the media

Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw: Black holes, strikes and academics’ role in the media

We speak to Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw about their new book, university strikes, and why everyone should care about black holes.
Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

The University of Manchester’s new staff survey has found staff are less satisfied with pay, benefits, and their overall wellbeing
UCU members join thousands on “Walk Out Wednesday”

UCU members join thousands on “Walk Out Wednesday”

The UCU started off their 18 days of industrial action over February and March with a strike coordinated across many unions, including the RMT and the NEU
Review: Newsies

Review: Newsies

Newsies, based on the Disney film of the same name, is having its European premiere at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre – an Off West End space that allows this roaring musical to truly seize the day
Series of ‘teach-outs’ kick off first two days of UCU strikes

Series of ‘teach-outs’ kick off first two days of UCU strikes

The first two days of UCU strikes saw teach-outs on topics including freedom in Iran, industrial action, and alternatives to capitalism
“Come and join us” says Jo Grady at UCU strikes

“Come and join us” says Jo Grady at UCU strikes

The General Secretary of the UCU spoke to picketers on the first day of strike action
Seasons change, Hot Strike Summer stays

Seasons change, Hot Strike Summer stays

Hot strike summer continues into the winter, with countless groups fighting for workers rights, refusing to be treated as a commodity
Students’ Union stands with UCU strikes

Students’ Union stands with UCU strikes

The Students’ Union will support upcoming UCU industrial action, in support of lecturers and other academic staff, it announced on November 17
UCU Teach Outs to be held in the Students’ Union

UCU Teach Outs to be held in the Students’ Union

As alternatives to missed lecture time, university staff will be providing four informal lectures, known as ‘Teach Outs’, in the Students’ Union
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.
North West Ambulance Services ballot to strike

North West Ambulance Services ballot to strike

The North West Ambulance Service are preparing to ballot members soon in an attempt to resolve disputes surrounding wages
UoM UCU fails to meet threshold for strike action

UoM UCU fails to meet threshold for strike action

The University of Manchester has failed to meet voter turnout numbers to strike over key issues about work and pay conditions and pension cuts.
Bin strikes could leave 220,000 Manchester homes overflowing with rubbish

Bin strikes could leave 220,000 Manchester homes overflowing with rubbish

“Insulting” pay offer could stop bin collections in April
More UCU Strikes before Easter: What do students think?

More UCU Strikes before Easter: What do students think?

Whilst students by in large support the strikes, have they not also been affected?

Staff strikes are frustrating, but don’t forget who the enemy is

As the UCU strikes disrupt classes, it’s worth remembering where the real issue lies (hint: it’s not the lecturers)
“It’s insane”: Speaking to UCU strikers on the frontline

“It’s insane”: Speaking to UCU strikers on the frontline

On the picket line: lecturers on why they are striking