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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Sally Weale Education correspondent

Thousands of UK university staff strike over pension cuts

Soas and UCL lecturers are seen at a picket line.
Soas and UCL lecturers are seen at a picket line. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock

Thousands of UK university staff have gone on strike in a new wave of industrial action over pensions, pay and working conditions, claiming they have overwhelming support from students.

The University and College Union, which represents university workers, said huge numbers of UCU members had joined picket lines on Monday, where they were supported with musical accompaniment, DIY banners and chants.

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