This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Create legislation so Universities reimburse those affected by UCU action
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Strike action began today across 65 UK universities. The strikes occur over a month: 22-23, 26-28 February; 5-8, 12-16 March and will affect 1 million students. Many students will lose contact hours which they have paid £9250 and it is only fair that they are reimbursed.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/213606
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