Thousands of UK university staff strike over pension cuts
by Sally Weale Education correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5W4QK)
Strike is first of 10 days of action spread over three weeks, which will also tackle pay and working conditions
Thousands of UK university staff have gone on strike in a new wave of industrial action over pensions, pay and working conditions, claiming they have overwhelming support from students.
The University and College Union, which represents university workers, said huge numbers of UCU members had joined picket lines on Monday, where they were supported with musical accompaniment, DIY banners and chants.
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