The union has given notification of a formal dispute to the HE employers, the University and Colleges Employers Association, after 83% say ‘no’ to 3% offer
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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
The higher education virtual national conference addressed the issues faced by its Black and trans members
‘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
UNISON members at Dundee University appeal for solidarity donations ahead of strike action
UNISON members at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are celebrating after it was announced that they will be brought back in house