Sheffield College: Announcement as two days of strike action are cancelled
Two days of strike action at Sheffield College this week have been cancelled, it has been announced.
University and College Union members had voted to strike in a row over pay and working condition s on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, this week.
Picket lines were planned at the college’s City Campus on Granville Road and its Hillsborough Campus on Livesey Street.
The union said the strike was called because college bosses “refused to make a fair offer over pay and working conditions”.
However, in a statement this afternoon, The Sheffield College confirmed that industrial action has been cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday.
The college said the union is to consult their members on proposed next steps and confirm whether workers will walk out on Friday.
Paul Simpson, Executive Director for People, The Sheffield College, said: “We have been working constructively with UCU to reach an outcome that supports our staff, students and the wider college.
“We welcome the cancellation of strikes for two days this week. We are continuing discussions with UCU and committed to resolving this dispute, which affects a number of further education colleges nationally.
“Contingency plans are in place to minimise potential disruption should industrial action still go ahead this Friday 16th January 2026. We will continue to keep staff and students updated.”
Pre-scheduled applicant interviews at the college tomorrow evening, (Wednesday, January 14) will go ahead as planned.