Unions' pay demand labelled April fool's joke by UCEA
Summary
The joint trade unions met with the UCEA this week for negotiations over pay and working conditions.
The unions presented their joint claim for a pay award of RPI + 2% to address the cost-of-living crisis university workers are facing. In response, a representative from UCEA likened the claim to an 'April Fools' joke'.
The vice-chancellor body refused to significantly improve upon the 5% offer, but did confirm that when the parties next meet on Wednesday 25 January an updated offer would be presented.