A critical examination of the University of Auckland administration's response to a staff strike in October 2022. Identifies UoA as a neoliberal insitution employing unreliable narratives to sustain its power but diminishing the social value of higher education in the process. The dissertation highlights the adverse effects of capitalism on academic integrity through the commodification and commercialization of education and knowledge, as well as damage to students, faculty, society, and the broader mission of universities. It sheds light on the exploitation inherent in precarious academic employment, arguing that neoliberal competitive pressures furthers exploitation through reduced pay, increased workloads, and minimal contractual protections. The research suggests that the strike may serve as a challenge to neoliberal dominance in higher education, advocating for a reevaluation of market-driven practices in academia. Read >>>