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University Pickets Come Down but Resistance Rises

The latest round of strike action by University of Bristol teaching and research staff came to an end today with a fancy dress protest.  Staff with the University and College Union (UCU) have been on strike since Monday (March 28) in ongoing disputes over pensions which first saw strike action in December last year.  Today (April 1) saw around 100 strikers join picket lines and … Continue reading University Pickets Come Down but Resistance Rises

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Joint Statement Indicates Progress as UCU Strikes Return 

University of Bristol teaching and research staff return to picket lines this week for a renewed round of strikes against pension cuts.  A small step forward occurred on Monday (March 28) when the Bristol University and College Union (UCU) issued a joint statement with the University of Bristol calling for a revaluation of the university pension scheme, the USS, and for a shake-up of governance … Continue reading Joint Statement Indicates Progress as UCU Strikes Return 

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“Totally Succesful”: Student Occupation Ends After Concessions From University

Blinking in the first sunlight they’d seen for 11 days, eight students today left their occupation of the Wills Memorial Building. The students began their occupation of the great hall of the University of Bristol’s flagship building on February 28 in solidarity with university staff striking over cuts to pensions.  Today (March 10), having won concessions from University management, the occupiers chose to end their … Continue reading “Totally Succesful”: Student Occupation Ends After Concessions From University

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Emotions Rise as University Strikes Continue Into Third Week

The mood was heavy amongst striking staff at the University of Bristol this morning, and even the bright pink woolly hats adorning the heads of the crowd failed to lighten it.  Anger continues to boil as strikes enter their third week in protest against proposed pension cuts of 35% as well as staff workloads, pay and pay equality, and the extensive use of precarious and … Continue reading Emotions Rise as University Strikes Continue Into Third Week