Staff at The Manchester College have beaten anti-trade union laws and renewed their mandate to take strike action with a stunning ballot result in their long running dispute over low pay, confirmed UCU.
An overwhelming 93% of UCU members who voted said yes to strike action in a turnout of 60%. The yes vote and turnout surpass the previous successful ballot from earlier in the year. The union has also increased its membership density meaning the number of votes cast also surpasses the previous ballot.
The result means UCU members at The Manchester College are able to take strike action for another six months. They have already taken eight days of strike action after winning their original ballot in April. Despite RPI sitting at 14.2% the college has only raised pay by 1% for 21/22 alongside a one off payment equal to 1%. For 22/23 the college is offering just 2.7% for those earning over £33k or 4.5% plus a one off payment equal to 1% for those earning £33k or less.
