All trade union articles
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NewsPension deal agreed for UK academics but divisions over pay remain unsolved
Joint statement by employers and union hails reversal to pension scheme cuts
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NewsStrikes spread across US as postdocs and other researchers fight for better pay and conditions
The success of high-profile strikes at the University of California system has sparked a movement that is spreading across the country
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NewsReport highlights job insecurity and mental health strain in academia
Baseline pay and conditions compare well to other sectors for permanent staff
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NewsBudget day strikes hit science facilities across the UK
Industrial action across the country saw research institutes forced to close or cut services
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NewsTensions between University of California and unions flare up again over possible cuts to PhDs
Academic unions are concerned by potential enrolment cuts to graduate programmes to offset the cost of pay rises
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NewsUK universities facing 18 days of strikes as dispute over pay and conditions intensifies
70,000 staff members to walk out starting on 1 February
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NewsStrike continues as University of California reaches partial agreement with union
Historic wins on pay and working conditions secured, but student employees and researchers still waiting
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NewsMassive strike at University of California over low pay and poor benefits
Research at 10 campuses comes to a standstill as 48,000 academic workers walk off the job over what they deem unfair labour practices
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NewsStrikes to take place at 150 UK universities over pay and benefits
70,000 staff members will walk out on three days in November in escalation of ongoing row
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NewsClass still a barrier to success in academia, survey finds
University and College Union members state that social class has hindered their careers and prevents other from entering the academy
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NewsThree-quarters of UK researchers ready to quit academia
88% say they ‘are not optimistic’ about the future of UK higher education
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NewsThe first ever postdoc union at a private US university has been formed
1700 postdoc researchers at Columbia University join to secure higher pay, protection for harassment victims and parental leave
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NewsMore than half of EU scientists are thinking of leaving Brexit UK
UK science and engineering trade union survey finds 66% of its European members have considered leaving the country
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NewsScientific trade union expands to cover all UKRI employees
Staff at all seven of the UK’s research councils are now represented by Prospect
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NewsLatest threats to UK science from Brexit reveal risk of brain drain
Survey reveals UK could lose talented scientists and face problems with funding and leadership
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NewsItalian unions denounce unequal R&D investment
Universities being left out in the cold by funding decisions
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BusinessFarmers sue to block Syngenta–ChemChina merger
Planned takeover will decrease competition, leading to higher costs and fewer options for farmers
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BusinessChemical plant workers’ month-long strike
Momentive Performance Materials has drafted temporary contractors in dispute over benefits