British university staff plans strike
Staff at British universities want better working conditions and a higher salary. With the current inflation in mind, union members voted on Monday for a major nationwide strike.
According to the British University and College Union, more than seventy thousand staff are ready to go on strike in the coming months at 150 of the UK’s total of about 160 universities. Such a major strike could bring the entire higher education system to a standstill, according to the union.
Disgruntled
Earlier this year, university staff were promised a three per cent pay rise. According to the union, this is unreasonably low given rising inflation. The union members were further dissatisfied with temporary contracts and sharp cuts in pensions.
The employers informed that while they are willing to negotiate with the union, they must first “test what is realistic”. (HOP, PvT)
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