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After last year’s strikes, the new Students’ Union Exec Team have encouraged “all sides to get round the negotiating table” to “avoid action which detrimentally impacts our students”
A UCU report exposes the use of “gig-economy contracts” by British universities, with the University of Manchester having 80% of research staff on fixed-term contracts
The Manchester Branch of the UCU has called for the General Secretary to resign following the failure of the UCU reballot
Strikes continue into the 2022/23 academic year, with the UCU now pursuing a marking boycott, affecting most universities across the UK. But, what does this mean exactly?
University employers have confirmed that they will restore the 35% cut to pensions that was made last April
The UCU have paused strike action, but the Manchester branch aren’t happy – here’s why
International students are caught in a predicament with the UCU strikes; some are angry, whilst others feel confused on what exactly to do
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
As alternatives to missed lecture time, university staff will be providing four informal lectures, known as ‘Teach Outs’, in the Students’ Union
The UCU has announced that lecturers from all UK universities will be striking on the November 24, 25, and 30
The University of Manchester has failed to meet voter turnout numbers to strike over key issues about work and pay conditions and pension cuts.
What do UOM staff think about working conditions at the university?
As the UCU strikes disrupt classes, it’s worth remembering where the real issue lies (hint: it’s not the lecturers)
On the picket line: lecturers on why they are striking
University lecturers will strike in early December over pay, workload, casualisation and inequality
The UCU has decided to take to the ballot over a number of nationwide cuts, meaning possible nationwide disruption to university life.
UMUCU told The Mancunion that the University’s cost-saving drive has left some staff worried that their fixed-term contracts are unlikely to be renewed
The fortnight strike, along with walkouts across the country, caused severe disruption to studies despite a turnout of less than 5%
The University of Manchester is exploring reducing pay-related costs, freezing non-essential appointments and potentially terminating some jobs in response to losses from Covid-19
Luisa Bax argues that we should all be supporting our lecturers during the ongoing industrial action