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Guidance for students during strike action - University of Essex

: Approximately 540 unionized workers voted 98.3% in favor of strike action on April 27, 2026, as their contract expires in early May. Esekso koledЕѕo maisto darbuotojЕі streikasKolegi...

: A walkout is set for Thursday, April 23, 2026 , with a major rally and march planned for Saturday, April 25 starting at Pier Hill. Guidance for students during strike action - University

: Nationally, food service strikes remain common in 2026. For instance, hundreds of Sodexo food workers at Connecticut state universities prepared for walkouts late last year over wage concerns. For instance, hundreds of Sodexo food workers at

: The dispute centers on management's plans to cut 400 jobs (split between academic and professional staff) and the proposed closure of the Southend campus .

: While the university remains open, staff have been engaging in "Action Short of a Strike" (ASOS) since February 12, which includes boycotting events like exam boards and open days. Related Regional Labor Activity

At the , staff are currently engaged in significant industrial action, including a strike scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 , as reported by the University and College Union (UCU) . This follows 16 days of previous action earlier in the year.