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UCU Strikes: What you need to know

UCU Strikes: What you need to know

Here’s a basic rundown of what you need to know about the UCU strikes
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It’s time to demand compensation for UCU strikes

It’s time to demand compensation for UCU strikes

Amid the largest-ever university staff strikes, it’s possible for students to demand compensation, and support their lecturers in doing so
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SU’s final senate meeting: what are the proposals and how can you get involved?

SU’s final senate meeting: what are the proposals and how can you get involved?

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
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“We can have a better Britain, a better world”: Under the Spotlight with Afzal Khan

“We can have a better Britain, a better world”: Under the Spotlight with Afzal Khan

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Representing so many students in his constituency, Afzal Khan MP gave The Mancunion his insights into some of Manchester’s biggest issues
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Confessions of international UCU picket-line crossers

Confessions of international UCU picket-line crossers

International students are caught in a predicament with the UCU strikes; some are angry, whilst others feel confused on what exactly to do
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“Make sure it never happens again”: Students gather in memory of Dr. Lloyd Cawthorne

“Make sure it never happens again”: Students gather in memory of Dr. Lloyd Cawthorne

On Wednesday November 30, students joined picket lines in memory of Dr. Lloyd Cawthorne
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UCU Teach Outs to be held in the Students’ Union

UCU Teach Outs to be held in the Students’ Union

As alternatives to missed lecture time, university staff will be providing four informal lectures, known as ‘Teach Outs’, in the Students’ Union
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UCU lecturers to strike for three days this November

UCU lecturers to strike for three days this November

The UCU has announced that lecturers from all UK universities will be striking on the November 24, 25, and 30
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UCU vote for strike action in historic nation-wide ballot

UCU vote for strike action in historic nation-wide ballot

The UCU has voted for nation-wide strike action over pension cuts and pay and working conditions.
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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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More UCU Strikes before Easter: What do students think?

More UCU Strikes before Easter: What do students think?

Whilst students by in large support the strikes, have they not also been affected?
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Lectures on university strikes: ‘A Culture of Surveillance’

Lectures on university strikes: ‘A Culture of Surveillance’

What do UOM staff think about working conditions at the university?
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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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UCU strikes: Everything you need to know

UCU strikes: Everything you need to know

The UoM UCU strikes will be starting today over pay and working conditions following strikes that took place last term
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“It’s insane”: Speaking to UCU strikers on the frontline

“It’s insane”: Speaking to UCU strikers on the frontline

On the picket line: lecturers on why they are striking
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Students occupy Sam Alex AGAIN in support of UCU strikes

Students occupy Sam Alex AGAIN in support of UCU strikes

BREAKING NEWS: Students from the activist group ‘UCU Solidarity’ have occupied the Samuel Alexander building at the University of Manchester
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The UCU strikes: Why are they taking place and what are the SU doing?

The UCU strikes: Why are they taking place and what are the SU doing?

Everything you need to know ahead of the UCU strikes this week
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UoM strike action to take place from 1st-3rd December, UCU announces

UoM strike action to take place from 1st-3rd December, UCU announces

University lecturers will strike in early December over pay, workload, casualisation and inequality
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University of Manchester staff to strike over pay

University of Manchester staff to strike over pay

What has happened at the UCU ballots and what does it mean for strikes at UOM
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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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