University ballots close 14 January

Re-ballots on industrial action in 42 universities which just missed the 50% turnout threshold imposed by Tory law will close on 14 January. They could bring many more universities into strikes alongside the 58 which struck on 1-3 December over pay and conditions, over pensions, or both. Action Short of Strike is continuing in 64 universities. As yet it does not include a marking boycott. At many universities, the start of term in January is dominated by exams rather than classes.