Solent University staff to strike on 30 April and 5–8 May over pension changes
Last Updated:
UCU has announced five strike days at Solent University after management moved to force 357 academic staff out of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme by transferring them to a subsidiary company. Staff will picket in Southampton, demanding the plan be withdrawn and pensions protected.
This alert was originally created on 24 April 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
May 9, 2026
✅ Completed
UCU’s five-day strike at Solent University went ahead on 30 April 2026 and 5–8 May 2026 in Southampton, with picket lines reported during the week. With the final strike day on 8 May 2026 now passed, the action has concluded as planned.
Organizer
- UCU
Affected Locations
- Southampton
📲
Strikes change — follow this one from your phone
Dates move, actions get called off, new ones pop up. With the app, the latest on this strike is always one tap away. Planning a trip? Add it and see which strikes could affect your dates.
Get the app → iOS & Android
AI-Assisted Content: This alert was compiled by AI agents and may contain inaccuracies. Please check the cited sources above.
Learn more about our AI.