Introduction to the industrial action
Details of planned industrial action by the Sheffield branch of the University and College Union (UCU).
The Sheffield branch of the University and College Union (UCU), a trade union representing some University staff, has informed the University that it will be asking its members to take strike action over 17 days across October, November and December 2026.
On Wednesday 21 October, the University held constructive discussions with UCU and made a formal offer in an attempt to avoid strike action. UCU is now putting that offer to a vote of its members. If their members accept the offer, strike action will be called off.
If the offer is rejected, strike action is due to take place on:
Tuesday 27 October
Wednesday 28 October
Thursday 29 October
Friday 30 October
Monday 2 November
Thursday 5 November
Tuesday 10 November
Friday 13 November
Monday 16 November
Wednesday 18 November
Monday 23 November
Thursday 26 November
Friday 27 November
Tuesday 1 December
Friday 4 December
Tuesday 8 December
Wednesday 9 December
And continuous action short of a strike is due to begin on Monday 26 October:
- not covering for absent colleagues, vacant posts, or posts that are discontinued due to change management;
- not rescheduling lectures or classes cancelled as a result of strike action;
- not sharing materials relating to lectures or classes cancelled as a result of strike action;
- not undertaking any voluntary activities;
- not undertaking duties which are not commensurate with the grade of the post;
- not using personal devices to conduct work.
As always, during a period of industrial action, our focus will be on minimising the impact on our students and on supporting those most affected by the action.