UCU Strikes hit Sheffield for the second time this year

Posted by Tia Xiourouppas | Nov 25, 2022 | Community, Health and Education | 0 |

UCU strikes have taken place across the country today, affecting both the University of Sheffield and Hallam University.

Pension cuts last year saw the average university staff member lose 35% of their guaranteed future retirement income, according to the University and College Union.

The union is calling for these cuts to be reversed, and for the use of short-term contracts to be stopped.

The UK university sector generated record income of £41.1bn last year with the 150 vice-chancellors collectively earning an estimated £45 million.

The UCU say the sector can more than afford to meet staff demands.

Dr David Hayes from the University of Sheffield’s law department told us why he is striking and why students should be supporting the strikes.

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Tia Xiourouppas is a journalist and writer studying at the University of Sheffield. She has previously written for the Sheffield Star, Forge Press, and Liberty Belle magazine. Tia is currently the deputy head of social media at Forge Press, and a PR assistant at 'Models of Diversity'. Additionally, she has previously been the Health and Beauty Editor of Liberty Belle, and is a volunteer at Sheffield Talking News.