University staff confirm strikes at end of the month

More than 70,000 staff are expected to strike, impacting 2.5 million students

Holly Roach
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University staff confirm strikes at end of the month

At least 70,000 university staff at 150 UK universities are set to strike for three days at the end of the month amid a dispute over pay, pensions and working conditions.

The University and College Union (UCU) confirmed strike action will be held on 24, 25, and 30 November after UCU members overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action last month in two histor...

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