UCU Strike in Manchester over 'Pay Slur' | The Rose Reports

Staff at INTO Manchester are striking over a pay offer of 2%, well below the current rate of inflation.

Dan Bromley told us, “We’re not asking for anything ridiculous - we’re just asking not to have a decline in our standard of living.”

The 2% pay rise is 1.8% behind inflation and staff members have pointed out that their wages are now worth only a third of what they were in 2008. This video explores why the strike has become necessary, the impact of real-terms pay cuts on workers, and how the cost of living crisis is affecting higher education in the UK.

We speak directly to staff on the picket line to hear their experiences and discuss what they hope to achieve through solidarity and action. Watch to understand why this fight matters for fair pay, workers’ rights, and the future of education in the UK.