Ucea chief ‘optimistic’ on routes to avoid ‘perpetual strikes’

Head of university employers’ body talks upcoming industrial action, cost-of-living crisis and future of collective bargaining

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August 2, 2022

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August 2, 2022

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Members of the UCU trade union during a demonstration to illustrate Pay negotiator ‘optimistic’ on routes to avoid ‘perpetual strikes’

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