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The University of Manchester and the Students’ Union have previously said that they are committed to ensuring student’s academic progression
UCU members appeal to Brian Cox “not to cross the picket line” for his scheduled lecture tomorrow at UoM
The statement says that student academic progression is their “key priority”
Disputes over pay and pensions mean strikes could be possible as soon as mid-November
The strikes would be a continuation of the extended industrial action UCU took in 2018, that saw weeks of strikes over several months
For the second time in four months, the required 50% threshold to cause strike action was not reached
A new round of strikes could take place this semester across UK universities
UCU strike over pay unlikely to go ahead as only 7 institutions reach required turnout.
The strikes center over a proposed 2% pay increase, which lecturers argue is nowhere near the rate of inflation
Industrial action is set to affect University of Manchester students when they return from the Easter break, and could extend into the summer assessment period
Student petitions for reimbursements have amounted to over 3,000 signatures
Petitions and open letters have been sent to Manchester University demanding refunds for potential lost lectures
In light of the recent university marking boycott, and its subsequent postponing, Lauren Wills explains why we have to put up with the necessary evil of strikes
UCU strikes could delay graduation
The final SU senate of the year will debate policies relating to student support for the UCU strikes and the university’s involvement in the development of autonomous weapons
#FourFightsFourNights – People and Planet UoM occupied a University building for a second night to support UCU strikes
The only product of UCU strikes is mutually assured destruction. In this sum game, it’s the students who are hurting, argues David Brierley
Protestors from UoM Rent Strike and Manchester Leftist Action have occupied the Simon building
Protestors from Manchester Leftist Action and UoM Rent Strike have occupied three University of Manchester buildings
The University of Manchester’s new staff survey has found staff are less satisfied with pay, benefits, and their overall wellbeing