Donate to the Sheffield UCU Industrial Action Solidarity Fund

• What is the Sheffield UCU Industrial Action Solidarity Fund?
• How can I donate?
• How can I claim from the Industrial Action Solidarity Fund?

What is the Sheffield UCU Industrial Action Solidarity Fund?

The Sheffield UCU Industrial Action Solidarity Fund (formerly the ‘Hardship Fund’) provides a vital lifeline to branch members who have lost income as a result of participating in Industrial Action.

It is made up of solidarity donations and branch funds, and is designed for members who are disproportionately hit financially by taking part in industrial action, e.g:

• sole-income households
• members on hourly-paid, part-time or fixed-term contracts
• people who have recently had periods of lower pay due to parental/adoption/sick leave or other industrial action, or due to other personal circumstances.

Members can lose up to 100% of pay for participating in industrial action.

Donating to the Fighting Fund is one of the best ways you can show solidarity with Sheffield UCU members if you are able to.

How can I donate?

Bank transfer

Make a direct bank transfer, or set up a regular standing order, to:

• Account name: UCU Sheffield 70 Hardship Fund
• Sort code: 60-83-01
• Account number: 20391171
• Account Type: Business

How can I claim from the Industrial Action Solidarity Fund?

Information on how to make a claim from the Sheffield UCU Industrial Action Solidarity Fund is at the page below:

Following strike action- financial support

Claims from lower paid members and those on insecure contracts will be prioritised, but we encourage any members who feel they need additional financial support in order to take strike action to apply.