The recognised trade union for academic and related staff

The recognised trade union for academic and related staff

This week’s update

Our strike notification has now been submitted. Industrial action will begin in Week 8 (17 November 2025) and continue for 4 weeks, in line with the pattern in the motion passed by a branch meeting last month. We have given notification for the following dates of strike action:

Week 1: 17, 18, 19, and 21 November 2025

Week 2: 24, 25, 26, and 27 November 2025

Week 3: 1, 2, 4, and 5 December 2025

Week 4: 9, 10, 11, and 12 December 2025

Action short of a strike has also been notified starting on 17 November 2025, including the following actions:

  • 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.

We are dedicated to using the time between now and the commencement of possible strike action to focus on negotiating a satisfactory resolution to the dispute. Although negotiations thus far have not yet led to a resolution, they have been productive. Our branch’s strong membership and our live industrial action mandate have materially helped these negotiations, and we thank members for your work in the GTVO and in organising.

We will provide full details about strike arrangements, including financial support, strike drop-ins, and other practical information later this week (week commencing 20/10/2025).

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Sheffield University and College Union is the only body recognised by the University to represent, and negotiate on behalf of academic, academic-related and research staff. The SUCU Committee consists of volunteer members of staff whose work (on the membership’s behalf) includes: negotiating terms and conditions with the University, advising and assisting members regarding work related issues, campaigning, and providing information on issues relevant to trades unions.

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