Strikes by some staff at Queen's University (QUBelfast) and Ulster University (UlsterUni) over pay, working conditions and pensions are resuming today
BBC News NI education correspondent
Strikes by some staff at Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University are to resume on Wednesday. The action by members of the University and College Union had previously been "paused" while pay talks were held.Members of Unite union at QUB will also walk out on Thursday. Some staff at about 150 universities across the UK will strike despite the fact that talks between the UCU and the Universities and Colleges Employers Association are still taking place.
As 17 March is St Patrick's Day, universities in Northern Ireland will close for the public holiday so members of the UCU at QUB and UU will not be striking on that day.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Queen’s University workers set for two-day strikeWorkers at the Queen’s University Belfast are to take part in a two-day strike over pay and pensions.
Lire la suite »
Queen Consort Camilla makes touching nod to the Queen with family heirloomThe Queen Consort, Camilla, made a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II by wearing one of her iconic brooches to this year's Commonwealth Day service
Lire la suite »
West Yorkshire Police detention officer charged with terror offenceA police officer is charged with a terrorism offence after allegedly publishing images in support of the Ulster Defence Association
Lire la suite »
Northern Ireland economy showing signs of improvement - Ulster BankUlster Bank says firms are reporting their first rise in output and new orders in 10 months.
Lire la suite »
How did the University of East Anglia end up facing a £30m deficit?As the University of East Anglia grapples with a rising deficit, staff tell of their 'extreme worry'.
Lire la suite »
Bradford man charged with raping man in university groundsAbdul Ismail, 31, is charged with raping a man in the grounds of Bradford University, police say.
Lire la suite »