UCU Hallam Strike Action 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
Overview
Sheffield Hallam University UCU members have voted decisively for strike action in response to ongoing workplace challenges:
Ballot Results
- 87.7% of members voted for strike action
- 93.2% for action short of strike (ASOS)
- with a turnout of 72.6%, the highest in the Branch’s recent history
Strike Dates
Confirmed strike dates for May and June 2026:
- 27-29 May
- 1-5 June
- 8-12 June
- 15-19 June
UCU Hallam’s Demands
- No compulsory redundancies.
- Withdrawal of the proposal to move most academic staff to a wholly owned subsidiary company to create a multi-tier workforce and evade the University’s legal obligation to provide its teaching staff with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Retention of the progression pathway from lecturer to senior lecturer.
- Withdrawal of proposals to increase the number of hours per week and number of weeks per year that staff are expected to teach.
Information for Students
- If you want to support us and help settle the dispute, please email the Vice-Chancellor.
- For more information see Information for Students
Guidance for Members
Before the Strike
- Set up an “Out of Office” email
- Recommended email out-of-office template provided
- No obligation to inform management in advance of strike participation
- Communicate with students about the strike action
- For more information see Strike Guidance – Before the Strike
During the Strike
- There are many ways to get involved during the strike action.
- For more information see Strike Guidance – During the Strike
Communication
- Contact local UCU representatives for specific queries