Over a million students face disruption as academics from 56 universities signed up to strike over their pay and pension.
On Thursday the University and College Union (UCU) announced that lecturers voted to back strike action in two ballots over pensions and pay and working conditions.
The ballot is valid for six months, meaning that academics could take industrial action at any point between now and next Spring. The union is required by law to give universities two weeks’ notice before striking.UCU has been locked in a battle with Universities UK (UUK), which represents vice-Chancellors, over proposed pension reforms to address […]
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