Strikes announced at Cambridge University

More than 450 workers will walk out for four days later this month and in November

Author: Henry WinterPublished 11th Oct 2023
Last updated 11th Oct 2023

Cambridge University's to be hit by strike action.

More than 450 workers will walk out for four days later this month and in November in a pay dispute.

The Unite union says a number of buildings will close - with disruption to key facilities.

Strikes will take place on four days: 24, 26 October and 1, 7 November.

Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham, commented: “For over a decade Cambridge University has been offering below inflation pay rises and our members have had enough.

"It might be a prestigious university, but that doesn’t put food on the table or pay the bills of essential workers doing vital roles across the university.

“Our members will have the full support of Unite as they stand up to their employer and demand a fair pay deal."

Unite regional coordinating officer, Ian Maidlow, added: “Our workers are being forced to take this action in response to the continued real terms pay cuts by one of the richest education establishments in the country.”

“This strike action will bring substantial disruption to services for students and staff including building closures. I’d urge the university to come back to the negotiating table with a better offer worthy of our members’ hard work.”

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