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University of Gloucestershire Staff Strike Over Inadequate Pay Offer

Thursday, April 16, 2026 strike pay inflation unison university gloucestershire staff funding campus education

Support staff at the University of Gloucestershire are striking today, Thursday, April 16, following the rejection of a pay offer that fails to meet inflation rates, according to UNISON. Library assistants, administrators, IT workers, and other support personnel turned down the proposed 1.4% pay increase, citing the surge in living costs and ongoing financial pressures on households. UNISON highlights that, despite previous pay rises that have not kept pace with inflation, this latest offer marks the lowest annual raise in several years for university staff.