Strikes off at Lancaster University after bosses withdraw compulsory redundancy threat

Planned industrial action at Lancaster University has been suspended following talks.

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) were due to go on strike next Thursday and Friday (November 27 and 28) in an escalation of their row with university bosses over potential job losses.

Ongoing ‘action short of strike’ has also been called off, where UCU members at the university were working to rule, refusing to cover absent colleagues, and refusing to undertake any work outside of their job description.

Earlier in the year plans to reduce the workforce by more than over 400 staff by the end of this academic year at the end of July 2026, including over 200 academics, were revealed by university bosses, in a bid to save up to £30m.

UCU accused the employer of relying on overly pessimistic forecasts and seeking to achieve the savings it claims are needed by axing staff, rather than looking at other areas of expenditure.

UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: 'I want to congratulate every Lancaster UCU member for beating back the threat of compulsory redundancies. This is a significant victory and testament to their hard work and dedication. 

‘’There is no doubt that the threat of strike action has forced management back to the table and helped save jobs and student provision.  We now look forward to working with senior managers to find alternative options to protect jobs and student provision in Lancaster.’’

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