Door of the School of Oriental and African Studies, part of the University of London, with statue of a man meditating outside

Unions ‘shocked’ by revised higher education pay offer

Those on the highest grades are offered the highest percentage rise, as new strikes dates are announced

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Two placards, the top is purple with the words 'OFFICIAL PICKET' in white capital letters, and the bottom half is white, with the UNISON logo on

NEC hears plans for industrial action, plus new ballots

Affected areas include the NHS, higher education and the Environment Agency

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Workers at Leeds Beckett University begin strike over pay, says UNISON

Low pay has been a massive, and growing, problem in the university sector for a decade and more.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Staff at Manchester and Liverpool universities begin series of strikes over “ludicrously low” pay rise, says UNISON

A 3% pay award is nowhere near enough.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Parkinson Building, Leeds University

University of Leeds members prepare to strike again

Action is over the 2021-22 pay round with member resoundingly rejecting the latest offer

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Higher education members vote to reject pay offer

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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University of Dundee Rally

One week, all-out strike under way at University of Dundee

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Delays to university pay talks are ‘unacceptable’ say unions

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Third round of strike action to take place at Dundee University

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

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Christina McAnea on the SOAS picket line

Blog: ‘Warm words don’t pay the bills’ for university staff

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

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