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flag UK college staff to strike over pay, workloads, and fairer conditions starting Oct. 13.

flag Around 10,000 college staff at 68 institutions in England will be balloted for strike action from October 13 to November 17 over demands for higher pay, reduced workloads, and a national bargaining framework. flag The UCU is seeking a 10% or £3,000 pay rise, pay parity with school teachers within three years, and a minimum starting salary of £30,000. flag The union warns of serious disruption due to declining pay and high turnover, while the Association of Colleges recommended a 4% raise for 2025/26, acknowledging it falls short. flag College teachers earn about 15% less than school teachers on average. flag Despite a government pledge of £1.2 billion annually for further education by 2028/29, funding remains below 2010 levels. flag The Prime Minister has set new education targets and launched 14 technical colleges, but union leaders say fair pay and conditions are essential to meet national goals.

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