University of Sheffield staff to strike on 7–8 and 11–14 May over job cuts
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UCU members at the University of Sheffield have announced six strike days in May after securing a fresh mandate in their local dispute over job cuts and the risk of compulsory redundancies. Action short of a strike will also begin on 7 May alongside the walkouts.
This alert was originally created on 1 May 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
May 15, 2026
✅ Completed
The six-day UCU strike at the University of Sheffield went ahead on 7–8 and 11–14 May 2026. University pages updated on 15 May confirm the strike dates and outline replacement teaching arrangements following missed classes, indicating the strike period has concluded. ASOS continues from 7 May.
May 12, 2026
📣 Announced
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May 11, 2026
📣 Announced
Sheffield UCU 6-day strike block in progress (7-8 May completed; 11-14 May continues from today).
Organizer
- UCU
Affected Locations
- Sheffield
Sources
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