Support staff from higher education institutions walked off the job on 31 October to protest against falling real wages and a meagre pay offer in the current round of collective bargaining. Trade unions Unison, Unite and UCU commented that real wages have fallen by 13% since 2008. The workers, including cleaners, security, administrative and catering staff, have rejected a 1% pay rise offered by the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA).
English: http://www.unison.org.uk/news/strike-over-phantom-pay-rise ...
http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/unite-university-staff-strike-tomorrow ...
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