The joint trade unions met with the UCEA this week for negotiations over pay and working conditions.
The unions presented their joint claim for a pay award of RPI + 2% to address the cost-of-living crisis university workers are facing. In response, a representative from UCEA likened the claim to an 'April Fools' joke'.
The vice-chancellor body refused to significantly improve upon the 5% offer, but did confirm that when the parties next meet on Wednesday 25 January an updated offer would be presented.
