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Langue(s) : anglais
Auteur(s) : Joe Lewis
Editeur(s) : House of Commons Library
Date : 03/2022
Télécharger le document : https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/.../CBP-9387.pdf
mot(s) clé(s) : enseignement supérieur
University Strikes FAQs
Auteur(s) : Joe Lewis
Editeur(s) : House of Commons Library
Date : 03/2022
The disputes between university employers and staff that have prompted industrial action are longstanding.
The first concerns proposed changes to the pension scheme for many university staff – the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) – which will mean increased contributions and reduced benefits.
A parallel dispute concerns several issues related to pay and working conditions. These include pay levels, gender and minority ethnic pay gaps, staff workload, and insecure contracts.
1 Why have university staff been striking in recent years?
1.1 Pensions
1.2 Working conditions: The ‘four fights’
1.3 December 2021 strikes
2 Why are university staff striking during February to April 2022?
2.1 The pension dispute
2.2 The pay and working conditions dispute
2.3 Are staff at all universities involved?
3 How do universities respond to industrial action?
4 What do students think of industrial action?
5 Does the Office for Students have any role in disputes?
5.1 OfS guidance
6 What can students do if their teaching is disrupted?
6.1 Contacting the university/college
6.2 Making a formal complaint to the university/college
6.3 Contacting the relevant ombudsman
7 Can students claim refunds for lost teaching?
Télécharger le document : https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/.../CBP-9387.pdf
mot(s) clé(s) : enseignement supérieur
