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Listen to Branch Secretary Ben Abell talk about why you need to vote in our current dispute | UCU Sheffield Hallam University

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 14d

Hear from Branch Secretary Ben Abell about why your vote is crucial in our ongoing dispute. For further details, head to ucuhallam.org/lmdi.

Please listen to branch secretary Ben Abell talk about why it is important to vote in our current dispute.

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for the branch rally happening today! We'll gather outside the Langsett Building at 11:45 AM at City Campus. At noon, head over to Hallam Square for speeches and supportive messages regarding our ongoing dispute and ballot.

Strike ballot opens at Sheffield Hallam University over job cuts and working conditions | UCU Sheffield Hallam University

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 23d

Please remember to post your ballot this week! If you haven't received your ballot yet, please order a replacement using the following link: yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/Sheffield... More details at ucuhallam.org/by1z. #GetTheVoteOut

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · 27d

PRESS RELEASE: We are voting to strike due to proposed budget cuts, including a £28 million reduction for 2025–26 and a £70 million decrease over four years. This means a 20% budget cut and a 30% reduction in staff costs. More details at ucuhallam.org/by1z. #NoToMoreCuts

Tuesday 10 September 2025

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please remember to post your ballot this week! If you haven't received your ballot yet, please order a replacement using the following link: yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/Sheffield... Visit ucuhallam.org/oqwl for more information. #GetTheVoteOut #GTVO

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Sep 5

We've had enough!!! Fightback against further cuts to jobs, degraded student support and workload intensification. Visit ucuhallam.org/oqwl for more information. #GetTheVoteOut #GTVO

Our local ballot and why it matters | UCU Sheffield Hallam University

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our statutory ballot to defend jobs and conditions at Sheffield Hallam is now open and will close on Wednesday, October 1st. Vote Yes for Industrial action and return your ballot by Friday, September 26th. Visit ucuhallam.org/oqwl for more information. #GetTheVoteOut #GTVO

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Our local ballot and why it matters | UCU Sheffield Hallam University

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our statutory ballot to defend jobs and conditions at Sheffield Hallam is now open and will close on Wednesday, October 1st. Vote Yes for Industrial action and return your ballot by Friday, September 26th. Visit ucuhallam.org/oqwl for more information. #GetTheVoteOut #GTVO

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · May 1

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Solidarity with everyone out on strike over job cuts & restructuring at the University of Sheffield.

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 26

Hallam UCU sends a message of solidarity to our sister UCU branch USIC as they continue their fight over compulsory redundancies. Please support their picket on Friday 28th March, from 8am, outside Velocity House, 3 Solly St. S1 4DE.

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

🚨 Reminder to members that it's our branch AGM tomorrow, including updates on our local dispute & next steps. Meeting is hybrid: on Teams & in-person, 12 noon kick-off. Invitation has gone out. Check your calendar.

Sheffield Hallam staff begin UCU strike action

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

thetab.com/2025/03/25/s...
Local coverage of our dispute over stolen wages.

85 per cent supported strikes in a UCU ballot

thetab.com

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

Inspiring words from our Negotiating Secretary, Jane Fearon,setting out why we are striking and the agenda going forward ✊️

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

Members braved both rain and sun to attend the second day of our picket. Another great turnout that should bring management back to the negotiating table!

Sheffield Hallam UCU member on picket line outside of the Owen Building.

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

🚨 Reminder to members that it's our branch AGM tomorrow, including updates on our local dispute & next steps. Meeting is hybrid: on Teams & in-person, 12 noon kick-off. Invitation has gone out. Check your calendar.

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

Another great picket line today.
So good to see members out supporting our local dispute over pay theft at Sheffield Hallam.

Sheffield Hallam University staff strike over pay rise deferral

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

Sheffield Hallam is the only university in the Yorkshire & Humberside region to not implement in full the nationally agreed pay rise. That is why we are striking.

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 24

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
⚠️ Our dispute:

Sheffield Hallam University staff say a delayed salary increase is costing them about £100 a month.

www.bbc.co.uk

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

Here's why we're striking: we want our National Pay Award IN FULL. These are our wages that we are owed & deserve. Stand with us today at Hallam Sq. until 11.30am.

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 25

We are back today for day 2 of our honking great picket! Challenging the pay theft at Sheffield Hallam. See you from 8.30-11.30 at Hallam Square!
#HonkforStrikingWorkers

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 24

Our branch secretary, Ben Abell, outling why we are striking over the witheld pay owed to SHU staff. The books cannot be balanced on the backs of workers & their earnings.

UCU Yorkshire & Humberside @ucuyorkshire.bsky.social · Mar 24

Ben Abell from @ucuhallam.bsky.social on the picket lines at today's strike @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk

Sheffield Hallam University staff strike over pay rise deferral

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 24

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
⚠️ Our dispute:

Sheffield Hallam University staff say a delayed salary increase is costing them about £100 a month.

www.bbc.co.uk

ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 24

Great turnout today on Day 1 of our strike against pay theft at Sheffield Hallam. Join us tomorrow, 8.30-11.30, at Hallam Square & let's make our voices heard!

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ucuhallam.bsky.social @ucuhallam.bsky.social · Mar 24

🚨 STRIKE!
Sheffield Hallam UCUbranch are on strike on 24th&25th March to challenge the university's unjust pay freeze.
Join us at Hallam Square, 8.30-11.30. Let's make our voices heard!