Staff at Warrington and Vale Royal College back strike in pay dispute
The dispute follows recent proposals to cut almost 20 jobs
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Some 94% of staff at Warrington and Vale Royal College have voted in favour of strike action in a University and College Union (UCU) ballot with a turnout of 75%.
The vote reflects frustration over a pay freeze in place since 1 August 2024. The college is the only one in the North West yet to make a pay offer for the current academic year.
UCU said the principal has refused to meet the union to discuss pay, despite the college forecasting a £2.3m surplus this year and holding reserves of over £16m.
The dispute follows recent proposals to cut almost 20 jobs.
UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: “It is completely unacceptable for Warrington’s principal to refuse her staff any pay award whatsoever this year. Every other principal in the region clearly views this as beyond the pale, and it risks Warrington and Vale Royal becoming a lone rogue employer.
“She now needs to look at the incredible 94% yes vote for strike action and begin talking to us immediately if she wants to avoid disruption on campus.”
