Strode College staff unions were joined by students and had a very successful day raising awareness of the issues and recruiting new members. They gathered over 400 signatures.
Report from Duncan Cameron, UCU Branch Chair, Strode College:
“A really well supported Day of Action at Strode College in Somerset. UCU members stood alongside other staff and students to protest against government cuts to the FE sector with 400+ signing the petition. A positive and animated day of solidarity and raising awareness in difficult times.”
Duncan and Ben, Well done guys!! Best wishes, Marie (UCU Branch President, University of Bath.)
Thanks Marie. It was a really good day and particularly interesting to talk to so many students about their opinions and understanding of the political situation. Its been a tough half term for many staff as we have already been feeling the cuts sharply in some areas of the college and it was a real boost to come together last Monday and wave balloons and banners to defend education. This won’t be the last time..
Duncan (UCU Branch Chair, Strode College)