Strikes at 33 colleges in England could be on the cards as industrial ballots opened today in a dispute over low pay, unmanageable workloads and professional respect. The ballot closes on Friday 15 July.
- 33 colleges being balloted over low pay & unmanageable workloads
- Employer body recommended staff receive a paltry 2.25% pay rise
- Since 2009 college staff have seen their pay fall behind inflation by more than 35%