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The remarkable strike by university staff in the UCU union has involved whole new layers of workers in struggle and raised much wider political issues than the pension scheme dispute that is driving it. Socialist Review spoke to three strikers from different universities about their experiences.

This is the moment to increase the pressure, not withdraw it.

Workers at 12 colleges are set to strike next Tuesday in a row over pay.

Workers are fighting to push forward the battle to defend pensions as the first wave of university strikes comes to an end this week.

The strike has infused new life into semi-moribund UCU branches

Solid strikes by the UCU have given workers the confidence to fight for more, argues Sadie Robinson

University strikes have inspired students on several campuses across Britain to occupy in solidarity—and raise their own demands for education.

Striking university workers marched in central London today—a day after stunning votes to reject a rotten pensions deal

Thousands of strikers, students and supporters marched through central London on Wednesday to defend education, pensions and workers’ action.

University workers have rejected a rotten pensions deal put together by the UCU union leadership and Universities UK bosses.

Striking workers want a lot more than is offer now

The UCU union has reached an agreement with UUK bosses that will have to be ratified at a key meeting of workers in London on Tuesday. The deal would mean a worse pension for workers—and they should keep striking and fight to win more.