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UCU announces additional university strike day as talks continue

4th March 20233rd March 2023Leave a Comment on UCU announces additional university strike day as talks continue

With negotiations ongoing, the UCU has announced a further day of strike action to take place at universities across the country on March 15th.

The University of Manchester student occupation and rent strike – Interview from the occupation

16th February 202316th February 2023Leave a Comment on The University of Manchester student occupation and rent strike – Interview from the occupation

"The most important thing that students can do is take action at their own university" - an interview with a student occupier taking part in the University of Manchester rent strike and occupation.

Manchester University occupation begins as students challenge skyrocketing rent

9th February 20239th February 2023Leave a Comment on Manchester University occupation begins as students challenge skyrocketing rent

Manchester University students begin their occupation in protest against skyrocketing rent and the marketisation of higher education. The occupation coincides with the UCU strike action on February 9th.

Labour MPs back strikes as industrial action escalates

30th November 202230th November 2022Leave a Comment on Labour MPs back strikes as industrial action escalates

Labour MPs show their solidarity with UCU and CWU taking action to protect their lives and livelihoods in the midst of the cost of living crisis.

Biggest picket lines ever on university campuses across the UK – UCU

25th November 202225th November 2022Leave a Comment on Biggest picket lines ever on university campuses across the UK – UCU

"70,000 university staff have turned out like never before, defying bullying tactics from management to show they will no longer accept falling pay, pension cuts, brutal workloads and gig-economy working conditions."

The Biggest University Strike in UK History

23rd November 202224th November 2022Leave a Comment on The Biggest University Strike in UK History

As university staff in the UK begin the biggest strike action in the sector's history, Caitlin Adam looks at the reasons why educators are striking and the effects of marketisation on Higher Education.

Student-Staff Solidarity! Why the UCU is fighting to improve higher education for everyone

22nd November 202222nd November 2022Leave a Comment on Student-Staff Solidarity! Why the UCU is fighting to improve higher education for everyone

"Thousands of students will support university workers throughout the duration of the industrial action, taking part in teach-ins, joining staff on picket lines, and working to organise strike fundraisers."

How the cost of living crisis is changing our politics

21st July 202221st July 2022Leave a Comment on How the cost of living crisis is changing our politics

"Millions of people need a pay rise... Just as the government is not neutral over the strikes, neither should Labour be" - Simon Fletcher writes on Labour movement strategy during the crisis.

Now is the time for a New Deal for workers

13th July 202213th July 2022Leave a Comment on Now is the time for a New Deal for workers

In the wake of Boris Johnson's resignation announcement, activists from around the country joined a panel of trade unionists, parliamentarians and more to demand a New Deal for workers.

Marking boycott to take place as University staff fight for better conditions – UCU

29th April 202229th April 2022Leave a Comment on Marking boycott to take place as University staff fight for better conditions – UCU

UCU confirm that 41 universities will be hit by a marking and assessment boycott in the coming months, as the fight for better conditions intensifies.

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