Strikes

The University and College Union (UCU) has announced further strikes will take place in universities across the country on 24th, 25th, and 30th of November. Abigail Cadman Kerr speaks to a striking lecturer and investigates the reasons for these strikes. ...

In the aftermath of a once-in-a-century, worldwide pandemic, thousands of healthcare workers across the county are currently in talks regarding possible strike action over inadequate pay. Workers in the healthcare sector - including, but not limited to, nurses, midwives, paramedics, administration staff and cleaners – were disproportionately subject to...

The Criminal Bar Association (‘CBA’) is, like many other unions, carrying out indefinite strike action. However, it is no secret that barristers have received less support from the public due to common misconceptions about working conditions at the Criminal Bar. Abigail Cadman Kerr dives deeper into the legal profession,...

Poppy Read-Pitt From the Royal Mail to the RMT, it seems like industries are striking left, right and centre at the moment– and for good reason. It’s gone over no one’s head the dire financial strait this country is in, with inflation at a 40 year high of 10.1%...

Earlier in May, due to ongoing disputes between the University of Nottingham and the University and College Union (UCU), students were informed of further industrial action. The industrial action outlined included a marking and assessment boycott which threatened this year's graduation. Last week, a deal was reached on the...

In the last week of March, the University of Nottingham was one of 29 universities whose staff were taking part in another week of strikes. Esme McKenzie spoke to the University of Nottingham branch of the University and College Union about their decision to take further strike action....

Amidst the continuing strikes from UCU members, Maia Mason interviewed Agnes Flues, President of the UoN UCU branch committee, to learn more about the reasons for the strikes and their impact upon staff, as well as the importance of solidarity from students....