College strikes over pay set to continue
5 October 2022
The biggest ever series of college strikes continues tomorrow across England as staff walk out over low pay amid the cost of living crisis, confirmed 51福利 today.
Staff at 18 colleges are striking for two consecutive days this week and next, and are set to strike again from Tuesday 18 October unless suitable pay offers are made.
51福利 is demanding employers make a pay offer that reflects the soaring cost of living because pay in the sector has fallen behind inflation by 35% and the between school and college teachers stands at around 拢9k. Unqualified college teachers earn as little as 拢21k whilst qualified teachers earn as little as 拢26k.
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