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#RebuildFE

#RebuildFE ballot now open

14 June 2021

The strike action ballot is now open and you can expect to receive your ballot papers over the next few days. In order to put pressure on your employer to recognise the value and importance of the work you do and to award a decent pay rise, your vote is vital.

UCU must achieve a turnout of at least 50% before members are allowed to take lawful industrial action - your participation has never been more important.

Members in many other English further education (FE) colleges are also being balloted and I urge you to stand together and vote yes to action in order to address the last decade of neglect and underfunding of FE.

You can read more about UCU's positive plan to #RebuildFE here but it is clear to me that the employers are unlikely to change their position and negotiate with us unless we show that we're prepared to fight. 

Please post your ballot back as soon as possible and vote YES to strike action.

Thank you.

Jo Grady
UCU general secretary

Last updated: 6 May 2022