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NEU Strike Action on 27 February for Staff

On 26th February 202026th February 2020 By peterlongden

National Education Union members working in Varndean and BHASVIC Colleges will be taking a further day of strike action on Thursday 27 February to demand more funding for their colleges. Varndean and BHASVIC NEU members are striking alongside staff in 33 other Sixth Form Colleges nationwide. In total, 38% of […]

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