Wow 🤩

Look at the size of that picket line! 💪

#RespectFE

Having joined UCU members on the picket line yesterday to listen to their concerns about low pay, I have written to York College & University Centre & the Education Secretary to see if a rapid resolution can be found.

Kicking off day 2 of #TUC23 in Liverpool, NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede spoke at the launch of sister education union UCU’s #RespectFE campaign.

Half of college workers say their income doesn’t cover the cost of heating their home, 27% say they have skipped meals, and 6%…

Current and former students 🤝 York College staff

Inspiring support and solidarity from some of our learners this morning, including Boitumelo.

“A champion is raised by a village” is up there with some of the best sayings we’ve heard. #RespectFE

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Our members had some great discussions with Labour MP for York Central, 💙Rachael Maskell MP, on the picket line this morning. Solidarity from our elected representatives is always welcome!

Thanks for coming down, Rachael. #RespectFE

Great turnout ⁦York College UCU⁩ today. A massive 61% of those present said it’s their first time on a picket line! It’s time to talk ⁦York College & University Centre⁩ UCU #tuc23

Great start to industrial action York College & University Centre Day 1 and counting @yorkcollegeucu UCU #TUC23 #tuc2023

And it’s getting busier and busier York College UCU UCU #TUC2023 #TUC23 #Resp

Thank you for your support Paul Nowak ✊

“Further education is where working class kids go to train and to get skills.

The whole of the TUC are behind your dispute. We know when one of us wins, we all win” 💪

#RespectFE

Massive thank you to Mick Lynch for showing support for our FE members this morning ✊

“I’m calling on every member to take part in the campaign, make sure everyone is aware in the staff room and make sure you get that vote out!”

RMT | #RespectFE

Home made picket signs at York College today - staff making their point about the decline of their pay and service conditions ⁦UCUYorksHumber⁩

MP joins picket line as strike closes York College
#York #York News
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Glad to pop along and support York College UCU this morning on the picket line. This govt needs to start valuing Education!

Send some solidarity to York College UCU who are striking today over pay, the use of zero hours contracts and excessive workloads ✊

#RespectFE

Already getting busy on the picket lines York College UCU UCU #TUC2023 #TUC23 York College & University Centre