Staff at New City College vote to strike over trade union victimisation

An overwhelming 92% of those who voted backed strike action in a ballot with a turnout of 70%.

The strike vote comes after Wojtek Dmochowski, a long-standing teacher and UCU branch rep, was unfairly dismissed just before Christmas (2025) after working at the college for over two decades.

UCU is calling on the college to reinstate Wojtek and agree clear protocols for dealing with complaints or issues involving union representatives.

A website and petition have been launched calling on the college to think again and reinstate Wojtek.

UCU regional official Adam Lincoln said: 'This huge strike vote of 92% shows the anger of our members over the unfair dismissal of their colleague and trade union rep. To avoid disruption, management need to come to the table and stop silencing activists and curtailing lawful union activity.'