UK universities brace for strike action in pensions dispute

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Union rejects offer of limited rises in pension contributions in return for strike ban

British universities are heading towards strike action later this year, after employers insisted on requiring staff to pay higher pension contributions despite union warnings that the move would trigger a ballot on industrial action.

 

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Oh no! The always terrible teachers strike! Think of the kids, won't someone think of the kids!

When did it become ok to ask people to give up their human rights as part of an employment agreement? peoplepower in the publicsector...

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