The UCU have paused strike action, but the Manchester branch aren’t happy – here’s why

The second day of the UCU strikes sees a bleaker presence on picket lines. However, people striking stay optimistic and rejoice the support that they are getting outside their union.

The General Secretary of the UCU spoke to picketers on the first day of strike action

Hot strike summer continues into the winter, with countless groups fighting for workers rights, refusing to be treated as a commodity

University of Manchester staff will be walking out from March 28-April 1 over the four fights dispute

The staff of the University of Manchester will not be taking industrial action on pensions as they aren’t able to reach the 50% threshold, again.

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