Essex大学于2026年2月12日开始罢工, 计划关闭Southend校园, 裁员400个工作岗位,
A strike at Essex University began Feb. 12, 2026, over plans to close its Southend campus and cut up to 400 jobs, with staff and students opposing the move.
Essex大学于2026年2月12日开始为期一周的罢工, 计划关闭Southend校园, 将所有课程迁至Colchester,
A week-long strike at Essex University began on February 12, 2026, over plans to close its Southend campus and relocate all programs to Colchester, resulting in up to 400 job cuts.
这场罢工由UCU和Unison组织, 包括每日罢工和集会, 员工、学生和工会成员批评大学的协商进程不够充分, 并对失业、学生流离失所及社区影响表示关切。
Organized by the UCU and Unison, the strike includes daily walkouts and a rally where staff, students, and union members criticized the university’s consultation process as inadequate and expressed concern over job losses, student displacement, and community impact.
该大学说,在财政压力和当地学生入学率低的驱动下,这项决定旨在确保长期可持续性和尽量减少干扰,同时继续支持南端学生和业务。
The university says the decision, driven by financial pressures and low local student enrollment, aims to ensure long-term sustainability and minimize disruption, with continued support for Southend students and operations.
磋商仍在进行之中。
A consultation remains ongoing.