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Sheffield University has today been hit by its fourth day of strikes, with staff protesting over work conditions and pension cuts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University and College Union last month announced their plans for 10 days of campus strikes throughout February and March.<\/span><\/p>\n

University of Sheffield staff have been taking to the picket lines to campaign against the cut in pensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Union have said staff face a 35% cut to their retirement income, and the strike is a “fight for the future of education”.<\/p>\n

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Law and criminology lecturer, David Hayes<\/p><\/div>\n

David Hayes, Criminal law lecturer at the University of Sheffield said: he is protesting for the protection of staff pensions, which are under immediate threat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr Hayes, aged 34, said: \u201cThese strikes are also useful to begin a national conversation about the workload of staff, the gender and equality pay gap, and especially deflation of pay.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

University lecturers have seen pay decrease by 20% over the last ten years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr Hayes said: \u201cThe last academic year has been absolutely atrocious. The workload being put on us has forced us to take this position. It had a rather negative effect on my life and my mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have tried to negotiate but we have been pushed and pushed into a corner. Striking is the only option that is left open to us.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yas Waldie, 19, Business student at the University of Sheffield said: \u201cIt is completely unfair that my learning is again being disrupted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“I have assessments in week five, and my teaching will be hindered by these strikes. I’m worried that it’s going to affect my grades.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

University lecturers are not being paid for the days they are on strike, and the union have asked them not to reschedule teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo of the strikes today, image by @sheffieldUCU on twitter.<\/p><\/div>\n

Many lecturers are still providing online materials so students don’t miss out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sam Quine, aged 19, Journalism student at the University of Sheffield said: \u201cI’m really pleased that my learning hasn’t been affected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I understand that the strikes are for good reason however I am thankful that our lecturers are still offering sessions online.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The union is asking for a \u00a32500 pay rise for all staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UCU secretary Jo Grady said: \u201cThe action that will hit 68 universities down to vice-chancellors who have failed staff and students.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Journalism lecturer, Matt Robson, at the Mappin Street picket line.<\/p><\/div>\n

Journalism lecturer Matt Robson said: \u201cI\u2019m striking because I’m just really disappointed with how the University have been handling my pensions and workplace conditions.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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