Why UK universities are going on strike:
"Since 2019, issues around pay and working conditions have now surpassed pensions and become the main driver for the strikes."

https://theconversation.com/why-uk-universities-are-going-on-strike-195073#:~:text=The%20UCU%27s%20demands%20include%20a,from%20their%20future%20retirement%20income