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Pay rises in higher education over the last 13 years have all been below inflation, so the purchasing power of members’ […]

The strike started as employers are urged to “show some commitment to their loyal, low paid staff”

The UCEA’s decision not to present a pay offer ‘sends a message that employers don’t understand the urgency of the issue’

Donate to the branch’s hardship fund to help members fight against pensions proposals

It’s a shame on the whole sector that higher education members are struggling to survive on their university pay packets.

University staff provide vital services, but they’ve seen the value of their pay plummet

Union warns that increasing the length of time graduates will have to pay back loans will disproportionately affect lower earners and those from disadvantaged backgrounds

Among them, Black Lives Matter – a higher education trade union programme of action, noted how the movement that grew out of international outrage […]

‘Defending pensions is about ensuring that we, and future generations, don’t retire into poverty’

‘We can and we will stand up for better pay,’ higher eduction delegates are told

HE national conference hears that members’ COVID sacrifices were ‘in stark contrast’ to the behaviour of government

Dates announced as ballots at 10 institutions pass the legal threshold for turnout

After three weeks of strike action showing ‘great industrial strength’, members accept new proposals to continue negotiations

Date

13 January 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm

Location

Online

A UNISON webinar on pensions looking at proposed changes to the USS pension scheme, the latest on LGPS and local campaigns to defend pensions. Presenters: Glyn Jenkins UNISON, Pension Officer Ben Thomas, UNISON, National Officer Speakers from UNISON branch pension campaigns (tbc). This is a member only event registration is required. Register here Outcome

Date

16 November 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm

Location

webinar

Supporting good mental health at work is a growing concern for our union. Join this webinar to find out more about why mental health is an important workplace issue.