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STAFF are no longer prepared to be the “shock absorbers” for a failed neoliberal model in higher education whose pay, pensions and working conditions can be sacrificed to protect profits, UCU leader Jo Grady told the Morning Star today.
Speaking to the daily miracle after a press conference at UCU headquarters in London’s Camden borough to announce groundbreaking national strike votes across UK universities, Ms Grady said she was confident workers would do what it takes to win despite the soaring cost of living and the costs of being on strike.
UCU members have voted 81.1 per cent on a 57.8 per cent turnout for strikes over pay and conditions, and 84.9 per cent on a 60.2 per cent turnout for strikes over attacks on their pensions.
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