UNISON Manchester Metropolitan University

We also send solidarity to UNISON colleagues in the emergency services dealing with this awful tragedy.

If colleagues at the university feel they need support at this time then support services are available. Please speak to your line manager or the branch for signposting.

We are shocked and appalled by the attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning.

Our thoughts go out to the victims, their friends and loved ones and to all of our Jewish friends and neighbours.

UNISON stands opposed to all forms of antisemitism, racism and discrimination.

A delegation from our branch also joined the picket last week and today. Watch the video to find out why staff had to take this action.

Right. My students working two part time jobs and/or having an hour and a half commute to uni because they have to live at home due to the cost of student accommodation lack drive and vigour. Sure thing, Peter. The UK Govt still haven't a clue about the realities of universities today.

A reminder that members have until 12 noon TODAY to vote!

Solidarity with the Birmingham bin strikers who have just been told that Birmingham City council are going to make them redundant if they don't take a massive pay cut. @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social where are you??? Shame on you and Labour. This is an essential service and you are leaving it to ruin.

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

Universities are made up of hard working staff who care about their institutions and in recent years have seen little reward for their efforts.

That is why we urge members in vote in the HE pay consultation and to reject the outrageous 1.4% that is being imposed on us.

www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

The higher education pay consultation closes at 12pm on Friday 11 July - don’t miss the chance to have your say on your pay. Most universities have the money to pay staff more, let's make it happen 💜
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

Are you in UNISON, work in HE and want to have your say about our measly 1.4% pay offer? Well, you can!

UNISON's consultation on the 25/26 pay offer is open now and we urge all members to not only vote but to reject this derisory real terms pay cut.

www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526

A really important email went out to members today with information on strike pay and the 2025/26 pay consultation.

Members, check your emails!

1. Starmer was warned and warned that his benefits cuts were not just cruel and unfair, but a political disaster. He dismissed the warnings, even this week, as no more than "noises off". Now, as the disaster materialises, he's desperately backtracking.
Here's an idea: how about listening? 🧵

Pickets done and dusted for the week. Thank you to all members who have struck and picketed and to everyone who came down to lend solidarity.

When you’re giving us a real terms pay cut, this is who you’re giving a real terms pay cut to :(

Day 2, early birds are out. When’s the coffee run again?

We didn’t think we’d need umbrellas despite the Manchester weather 😅 the bucket hats do offer some protection though

Apologies, not sure why my phone thinks your name needs an apostrophe!

Thank you Shirin’!

Thank you Jennie!

Business School forgoing the cover to make their demands in the rain! 🌧️💪🏻

Library colleagues as loud and lively as ever!

Dalton crew checking in 🔬⚗️

It’s day 1 of the strike at Rainchester Wetropolitan University!

Obviously being northern we’re made of sterner stuff so the drizzle won’t put us off in our fight for fair pay!

Picket essentials all packed and ready for tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday including new reversible bucket hats! Perfect for members who got tickets for Oasis next month.

StrikeMap StrikeMap

🔍 We're on @strikemap.org ! 🔍 For anyone who wants to come down and lend us some support this coming week.

We're taking strike action on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday against low pay.

strikemap.org/strikes/396779

Who could imagine this kind of behaviour from management? 🤔

Dundee University bosses quit after damning report into financial collapse A report into Dundee University says its financial crisis was caused by a

Our sector is being failed by poor leaders who make us, the university workers, pay for their failings.

Their answer is to cut our services to the bone and impose insulting pay offers that fall far below inflation.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

So we’ve been a bit busy recently and we haven’t had a chance to tell you all….

UNISON at Manchester Met will be on strike next week against low pay from our employers!

Tuesday 24 June
Wednesday 25 June
Thursday 26 June

Pickets will run from 6:00 - 10:30

Let’s go!

Our delegation to National Delegate Conference and some other HE delegates got up early to visit and support striking workers at the University of Liverpool.

Unite and UCU are taking industrial action over the way their employer has imposed conditions around hybrid working with no consultation

As well as voting on motions at this year’s Conference, yours truly is also writing and laying out the North West region’s news sheet each day! Make sure you give it a read on the conference app.

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

📢 UNISON’s 2025/26 higher education pay consultation opens today 📢 You should receive an email with the link to participate and have your say on this years pay offer. Check out the campaign page to see how to spread the word and encourage your colleagues to have their say