Introduction to the industrial action
Industrial action is planned for 16 days over November and December 2025.
The University and College Union (UCU) Sheffield branch is asking its members to take strike action and action short of a strike over the risk of compulsory redundancies at the University.
We have been in regular dialogue with UCU to try to find a resolution to their dispute and have made a number of offers to try to avoid and end industrial action and provide stability for our students. These offers have included offering to extend the period in which we commit to no compulsory redundancies. Unfortunately, UCU members have not accepted these offers and continue to take strike action and action short of a strike.
Whilst we have not been able to come to an agreement with UCU, we remain committed to working with them to build a sustainable future for the University. We also remain focused on achieving any staffing savings we need through voluntary means.
UCU's planned days of strike action are:
- 17, 18, 19, and 21 of November
- 24, 25, 26, and 27 of November
- 1, 2, 4, and 5 of December
- 9, 10, 11, and 12 of December
UCU has also asked its members to take action short of a strike from Monday 17 November 2025.
We thank our community for their support during this challenging time.