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Spot checks on international students attendance set to be introduced

Spot checks on international students attendance set to be introduced

The University plans to implement spot checks alongside in-person attendance checks for international students
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UMUCU calls for Jo Grady’s resignation

UMUCU calls for Jo Grady’s resignation

The Manchester Branch of the UCU has called for the General Secretary to resign following the failure of the UCU reballot
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“The last kick in the teeth”: The class of 2023’s chaotic graduation

“The last kick in the teeth”: The class of 2023’s chaotic graduation

Graduates express their discontent with unclassified degrees, £500 cash pay-outs, and a summer of unclear information
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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
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Anger at UCU after strike action paused

Anger at UCU after strike action paused

The UCU have paused strike action, but the Manchester branch aren’t happy – here’s why
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Lower presence on the 2nd day of UCU strikes

Lower presence on the 2nd day of UCU strikes

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

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

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The General Secretary of the UCU spoke to picketers on the first day of strike action
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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
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The Third Wave of UCU Strikes announced

The Third Wave of UCU Strikes announced

University of Manchester staff will be walking out from March 28-April 1 over the four fights dispute
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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)
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Manchester lecturers will not strike on pensions after failed reballot

Manchester lecturers will not strike on pensions after failed reballot

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.
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UCU announces strike ballot in October, paving the way for nationwide strike action

UCU announces strike ballot in October, paving the way for nationwide strike action

The UCU has decided to take to the ballot over a number of nationwide cuts, meaning possible nationwide disruption to university life.
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UCU: cutting staff due to coronavirus would be viewed as ‘unfair dismissal’

UCU: cutting staff due to coronavirus would be viewed as ‘unfair dismissal’

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
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