Esekso Koledеѕo Maisto Darbuotojеі Streikaskolegi... Apr 2026

: Members of UCU, Unison, and Unite overwhelmingly passed a motion of no confidence in the Vice-Chancellor, Frances Bowen, with 96% support.

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. Esekso koledЕѕo maisto darbuotojЕі streikasKolegi...

Guidance for students during strike action - University of Essex : Members of UCU, Unison, and Unite overwhelmingly

: Approximately 540 unionized workers voted 98.3% in favor of strike action on April 27, 2026, as their contract expires in early May. Guidance for students during strike action - University

: 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