Staff and students at BIMM Music Institute protested against proposed job cuts affecting lecturers, leading to a suspension of strike action after a new terms ballot approved changes. Union officials declared a "huge victory" as new proposals addressed pay increases for lecturers and ensured no compulsory redundancies. Despite initial plans that risked 53 jobs, the college agreed to maintain existing contracts for staff, providing financial stability. The dispute underlined challenges for part-time educators pursuing careers in the music industry, with support from alumni like Fontaines DC.
BIMM staff demonstrated in response to proposed pay cuts and job losses, achieving a victory with new terms that ensure no compulsory redundancies and improved pay rates.
The college's restructuring aimed at creating new senior roles sparked staff protests, leading to negotiations that resulted in commitments for stability and pay increases, averting further strikes.
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