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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Louisa Gregson

University of Manchester staff strike over 'toxic culture' and pay and conditions

Strike action has begun at Manchester universities as staff complain about deteriorating pay and conditions - with two thirds considering leaving for good.

The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and The Royal Northern College of Music are all hit by five days of strike action over pay and working conditions and altogether, staff at 67 universities across the UK are striking.

The strikes comes as report reveals that three fifths of UK university staff are considering leaving the sector. Staff at the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the Royal Northern College of Music began a five-day walkout on Monday, March 28.

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