Earlier this year UCU submitted a pay claim for 2015/16 for an increase of £1 an hour for all lecturer grades.

AoC has, however, recommended a 0% pay increase for this year which UCU has rejected and HQ is now making preparations to hold a national ballot of FE members about the AoC’s position.

From 1st August Dudley College has awarded a 1% increase to all members of staff. However, this does not equate to a £1 per hour increase and therefore does not match UCU’s demand.

Click here for more detail on the proposal: FE Strike Ballot