Five more days of university strike action confirmed

UCU has accused vice chancellors of damaging the higher education sector

Hope William-Smith
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Image Credit: University and College Union
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Image Credit: University and College Union

Preparations are being made for a marking and assessment boycott and five more days of strike action at universities embroiled in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pay and pensions battle.

The confirmation of further strike action before Easter comes after the University and College Union (UCU) issued a warning to vice chancellors last week. The union confirmed on Friday (4 March)...

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