Strike action dates confirmed for October and November

The Joint Trade Unions (JTU) has confirmed the dates on which it will engage in industrial action. As of publication, strike action is planned in four blocks, namely on 7^th to 8^th, and 27^th to 28^th October; then on 13^th to 14^th, and 25^th to 28^th November.

The JTU’s members had voted for strike action following a dispute with the College over the 2025-2026 renumeration package. The three recognised unions it comprises – UCU, Unison, and Unite – have a legal mandate to take strike action against the university for the next six months. More strike days may be announced later.

The university will be open as usual. The Imperial webpage dedicate the industrial action information indicates: “Where teaching cannot be delivered as scheduled, it may be rescheduled, delivered by another member of staff, or delivered in a different format.” 

Strike action is “not a valid reason to apply for mitigating circumstances”, but students are encouraged to seek advice from their department if the disruptions have exacerbated existing mitigating circumstances.