University strike halted as dispute settled

14 August 2025

News image — The University of Liverpool has agreed staff will not be forced to work more than 40% of their hours on campus

Anthony Parkes/Geograph The University of Liverpool's Victoria Building, a redbrick building with ornate windows, rooftop spires and a clocktower. — The University of Liverpool has agreed staff will not be forced to work more than 40% of their hours on campus

Hundreds of administrative staff at a university have called off strikes after a dispute over working from home was settled.

More than 300 Unite union members at the University of Liverpool have halted the industrial action set to take place earlier and further walkouts in September.

Workers had objected to plans to be on campus for 60% of their working time.

Unite said new terms where staff will not be forced into working more than 40% of their hours on site have been agreed, while a university representative said the institution was "pleased to have reached a joint resolution".

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