Strikes suspended at City of Bristol College to allow for talks

Strike action is set to go ahead at other colleges across England on Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 January (2026). 

UCU is urging management at the remaining colleges to come back to the table and make fair pay offers that help close the pay gap between school and college teachers so it can call off the strike action at other colleges. 

UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: 'I want to congratulate our members at City of Bristol College for fighting for improvements to their pay and conditions. It is down to the determination and solidarity of our members which shows what can be achieved when workers unionise and stand together. 

'To avoid disruption on campus this week, leaders at colleges where we are still in dispute need to make meaningful offers and show they value their staff.'