University of Sheffield (UCU) Strike Calendar
Strike Type: Education
Latest University of Sheffield Industrial Action Updates (2)
A significant majority of staff voted to support strike action, surpassing the required turnout threshold.
The industrial action is related to the university's review of academic departments, which the union anticipates will result in job restructuring and potential job losses.
The union is calling for management to start serious negotiations focused on safeguarding employment and maintaining the quality of student services.
Previous strike action led to management withholding pay from staff even after they returned from picket lines.
The current situation has created strained relations between the two parties following the earlier dispute.
The union has indicated that further industrial action will occur if management does not engage in constructive discussions instead of pursuing imposed changes.
A significant majority of participants in a ballot voted in favor of strike action, with a turnout of 61%.
One hundred percent of voters supported action short of a strike.
Key demands include a 12% pay increase for staff.
Staff are also seeking the inclusion of assessment marking time within the workload model for salaried employees and recognition as paid work for sessional staff.
Further requests involve granting five days of paid carers leave within a year and an extra five days of paid annual leave annually.
The college is managed by Study Group but maintains a close association with the University of Sheffield, using its branding for preparatory courses for overseas students.
These preparatory courses can cost students a substantial amount each year.
The staff believes management should collaborate to settle the disagreements.
University of Sheffield Strike Calendar
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