University staff unions have begun the countdown to a potentially landmark pay reform, setting a deadline for colleges to come up with binding proposals to address long-standing pay inequality issues. The move comes as part of a long-running dispute over unequal pay for academics and support staff, with unions arguing that the current system perpetuates a "two-tier" workforce. Under the new timeline, institutions will have just a few weeks to submit their plans for addressing pay disparities, which could have significant implications for the future of higher education in the UK. As the clock starts ticking, experts are watching closely to see whether colleges will finally take concrete steps to address the issue and provide fair compensation for all staff.
Unions start the clock on binding college pay reform FE Week
