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Retirement age rises to 71- say goodbye to hopes of relaxation and welcome to the never-ending rat race

Retirement age rises to 71- say goodbye to hopes of relaxation and welcome to the never-ending rat race

The latest decision to raise the retirement age to 71 is another slap in the face to young people. When will we catch a break?
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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.
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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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Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Editor-in-Chief Kirstie O’Mahony sat down with the VC to talk all things gender, Brexit and, of course, strikes
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Don’t demand your money back!

Don’t demand your money back!

Petitions for compensation add to the problem rather than resolve it
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University staff to strike over pensions

University staff to strike over pensions

The University of Manchester is amongst 61 UK Universities to be hit in February
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University and Colleges Union threatens further boycott

Academics may refuse to set or grade exams and coursework in response to a drastic pension shakeup proposal.
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