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Allison Owens
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gretchenmcculloch.com
Roses are red
Violets are grue
In Ancient Egyptian,
Pashto, and Zulu

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February 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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uniteucu.bsky.social
📣 Hands off Marie!

Tell @drjogrady.bsky.social and @ucu.org.uk to stop victimising Unite UCU's safety rep.

✍️ jgrady@ucu.org.uk

#HandsOffMarie

#UniteTheUnion @unitetheunion.bsky.social
Photo of Marie, Unite UCU's health and safety rep, who is being victimised by her trade union employer
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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uonucu.bsky.social
Members of the administration at the University of Sheffield are threatening to lock out members of @sheffielducu.bsky.social who do not reschedule teaching lost to recent strike action. It's an incredibly damaging choice and a horrible precedent to set if it moves through.
Donate to Support University of Sheffield striking staff!, organized by Mark Pendleton
I'm the branch treasurer for the University of Sheffield University and… Mark Pendleton needs your support for Support University of Sheffield striking staff!
www.gofundme.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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sheffielducu.bsky.social
If you took strike action or have been locked out by management, you can claim financial support from UCU national or the local branch. Apply now at ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/industrial-a...
UCU national fund- Claim 15 days of industrial action (strike or lockout) support from the National Fighting Fund, starting from the third day of the autumn strike action. Sheffield UCU solidarity fund- Top up the National Fighting Fund by claiming the first 2 days of support from the SUCU Solidarity Fund, and more if you need. Salary sharing scheme- If you are locked out, you can claim support for 3 days/week from the Salary Sharing Scheme, with the possibility of further support for every single day of the lockout.
January 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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ucu.org.uk
Staff ,supporters and students gathered outside Firth Court today in solidarity with colleagues locked out and facing withheld pay after lawful strike action at
@sheffielducu

Punishment is not negotiation. ✊
January 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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umbertoalbarella.bsky.social
Please, keep signing and sharing. We should not be forced to choose between our principles and food for our families. @ucu.org.uk @sheffielducu.bsky.social www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...
No lockout for University of Sheffield staff
UCU members have been standing up against the continual cutting and restructuring of the last several years which has significantly damaged the University’s international standing, the quality of educ...
www.megaphone.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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markpendleton.bsky.social
From this Friday, #ucu members will receive ballot papers for this year’s elections. I am running for election as Vice-President (Higher Education), to become President in 2029–30. Read why below and at ucucommons.org/mark4vp/

I also support @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (Further Education).
Text reads: “Our union needs to come together and work across differences. Years of neglect and often outright hostility have taken post-16 education very close to the edge. Our employers don’t have a plan, and neither do successive governments, including the deeply disappointing current one. This can and must change. “In that climate of neglect, we as education workers must make the case for education as a public good, change the narrative and build more coherent and impactful campaigns using the full resources of the union.” Text reads: “We also need to be better at harnessing the brilliant expertise, experience and potential of you, our members. I know that is possible from the work we’ve done in my local branch at Sheffield. We have developed ways to work alongside each other, despite differences, and have increased membership density in key areas and built member confidence and engagement in challenging management’s agenda of job cuts and spiraling workloads. “I am asking for your vote as I believe I am best placed to help our union become a more effective force for change over the next four years. Read more about my background and what I bring to this role at commons.org/mark4vp” Text reads: “Unusually this year we have a double vice-presidential election, one from higher education and one from further education. All members should vote for both positions, regardless of which sector you vote in. I’m proud to be supporting Suzi Toole for the VP (FE) post. Suzi and I know each other well from joint work across the union’s equalities agenda, and on national committees. “As a resident of the northwest, I’ve also witnessed first-hand Suzi’s brilliant leadership at Bolton College, building a strong and engaged membership that has achieved significant wins, including two pay uplifts in a single year. Check out Suzi’s website at www.suzitooleforvp.com if you want to know more about why you should vote for her.” Image of Suzi Toole and Mark Pendleton wearing pink UCU beanies outside Bolton College. Text reads: “Alongside a suite of exceptional candidates for other posts, Suzi and I are committed to helping guide our union to be more responsive, effective and powerful. We will help build a member-led union that can lead the change we so desperately need across post-16 education.”
January 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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oldenoughtosay.com
good work team keep it up!
January 26, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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ucu.org.uk
The University of Sheffield has stopped paying staff.

Not for striking but for refusing to work unpaid to make up for strike days they were already docked for.

This is punishment, not negotiation. And it’s completely reckless.

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1438...
Union condemns continued docking of staff pay following strike action at University of Sheffield
The University and College Union (UCU) has today condemned the lockout and withholding of staff pay at the University of Sheffield following lawful industrial action
www.ucu.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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markpendleton.bsky.social
Not content with burning to the ground what they have already destroyed, management yesterday announced plans to decimate several more departments. No empathy, no understanding of the institution they purport to lead, and absolutely no vision of what they want it to be. Just destruction.
rosaleenduffy.bsky.social Rosaleen Duffy @rosaleenduffy.bsky.social · 24d
Myself & many colleagues are facing this at Sheffield Uni - double punishment for strike action. In the midst of this, yesterday many departments got an email announcing imminent structural reviews (ie redundancies). @sheffielducu.bsky.social
ucu.org.uk University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 25d
The University of Sheffield has stopped paying staff.

Not for striking but for refusing to work unpaid to make up for strike days they were already docked for.

This is punishment, not negotiation. And it’s completely reckless.

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1438...
January 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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amyryall.bsky.social
Sheffield have been doing these reviews since at least 2018. They're always awful, done without any notion that there are human beings behind job titles.

For senior management to announce more, now, when the current dispute is ongoing smacks of punishment.

Solidarity @sheffielducu.bsky.social
rosaleenduffy.bsky.social Rosaleen Duffy @rosaleenduffy.bsky.social · 24d
Myself & many colleagues are facing this at Sheffield Uni - double punishment for strike action. In the midst of this, yesterday many departments got an email announcing imminent structural reviews (ie redundancies). @sheffielducu.bsky.social
ucu.org.uk University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 25d
The University of Sheffield has stopped paying staff.

Not for striking but for refusing to work unpaid to make up for strike days they were already docked for.

This is punishment, not negotiation. And it’s completely reckless.

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1438...
January 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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corbin.io
I'm excited to release Just the Browser! It helps you remove AI features, ads, shopping integrations, and other annoyances from desktop web browsers.

This project includes configuration files, a simple setup script, and guides for manual installation. It supports Chrome, Firefox, and MS Edge.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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jward232.bsky.social
Lockout at University of Sheffield! Yesterday, @sheffielduni.bsky.social members were told we'll lose 100% pay for the foreseeable as we refuse to replace teaching scheduled during strike action. They've docked pay once for this, now they're at it again! Donate here support us! gofund.me/ac2b3adcb
Donate to Support University of Sheffield striking staff!, organized by Mark Pendleton
I'm the branch treasurer for the University of Sheffield University and… Mark Pendleton needs your support for Support University of Sheffield striking staff!
gofund.me
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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plashingvole.bsky.social
Sheffield merely the latest university to claim that legally withdrawing your labour should actually be postponing your labour, and punishing people further. Here’s how strikes work:
1. You legally stop working for a period of time. You don’t get paid.
2. Win or lose you go back to work.
markpendleton.bsky.social Mark Pendleton @markpendleton.bsky.social · 28d
Well that’s me locked out. No pay for the foreseeable future, all because I refuse to reschedule lost teaching, for which I have already lost pay as part of the strike. Please donate to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members like me at www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
Screenshot of email that reads: “This status will remain in place until the University receives notification that you are no longer participating in that action. During this period, any work undertaken will be regarded as voluntary.”
January 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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qmucu.bsky.social
ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS.
#UKHE is setting a terrible example of enabling horrendous employers' practices which destroy #WorkersRights. That #EmploymentRightsBill cannot come soon enough.

Sending much solidarity @sheffielducu.bsky.social, and DO DONATE TO THEIR HARDSHIP FUND
markpendleton.bsky.social Mark Pendleton @markpendleton.bsky.social · 28d
Well that’s me locked out. No pay for the foreseeable future, all because I refuse to reschedule lost teaching, for which I have already lost pay as part of the strike. Please donate to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members like me at www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
Screenshot of email that reads: “This status will remain in place until the University receives notification that you are no longer participating in that action. During this period, any work undertaken will be regarded as voluntary.”
January 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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markpendleton.bsky.social
Well that’s me locked out. No pay for the foreseeable future, all because I refuse to reschedule lost teaching, for which I have already lost pay as part of the strike. Please donate to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members like me at www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
Screenshot of email that reads: “This status will remain in place until the University receives notification that you are no longer participating in that action. During this period, any work undertaken will be regarded as voluntary.”
January 19, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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umbertoalbarella.bsky.social
We're fundraising to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members who're threatened with no pay for participating in industrial action. A £50 donation will allow a member to hold the line for one more day, but anything will help. More details in the webpage @ucu.org.uk
www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
Donate to Support University of Sheffield striking staff!, organized by Mark Pendleton
I'm the branch treasurer for the University of Sheffield University and… Mark Pendleton needs your support for Support University of Sheffield striking staff!
www.gofundme.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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levostregc.bsky.social
The shorteste daye
The longest nighte
Welcome, sun
Welcome, lighte
December 21, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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inkyblackfire.bsky.social
A meme of a cow by the sea with a caption "I can't go the rest of my life asking if it's AI or not"
December 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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oldenoughtosay.com
If you aren’t actively pro trans then you are not against the far right. them’s the rules
mimmymum.bsky.social Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · Dec 15
“Together Against The Far Right” is following a variety of groups - but they’ve not actively engaged with ANY LGBT or trans, orgs 🤔

Maybe it’s because their Interim Chair, Kevin Courtney, has a history of aligning himself with anti-trans hate groups??
Interim Chair of 'Together Against The Far Right' has a history of aligning himself with transphobes! X.com Kevin Courtney @cyclingkev I decided to come and see what the @Womens_Place_UK meeting was all about tonight. The protestors outside are banging on the windows so loud that you can't hear yourself think inside. That can't be the right way to dea with the issue #WPUKLab19 19:10 • 23/09/2019 69 L7 337 • 1K Relevant V View quotes > Kevin Courtney @cycli... • 23/09/2019 X The @women's_place_uk meeting is coming to an end. I'm very pleased to have come. I've heard opinions that the protestors wouldn't agree with. I haven't heard any hate speech. When the speeches are put online in time I will share links so you can judge for yourself #WPUKLab19 Kevin Courtney • @cyclingkev I've just become a friend of Filia. "FiLiA runs the largest annual grassroots feminist conference in Europe. We are a Women-led Volunteer organisation and part of the Women's Liberation Movement." filia.enthuse.com/donate• 4:56 PM - Jul 13, 2022 • Twitter Web App 153 Retweets 56 Quote Tweets 1,179 Likes セマ Kevin Courtney @cyclingk.... 19/04/2024 X This 30 minute interview with Dr Hilary Cass by the BMJ is well worth watching, if you want to understand her thinking and motivations around care for children who are questioning their gender. ④ From a medical YouTube L15 thi 1.5K
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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umbertoalbarella.bsky.social
Best way to start your day is to show solidarity and sign this petition! Should you be in Sheffield, please come to our student-led rally on the University Sheffield Concourse (Student Union building) at 12noon! #Sheffield #UCUstrike @sheffielducu.bsky.social

www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...
No lockout for University of Sheffield staff
UCU members have been standing up against the continual cutting and restructuring of the last several years which has significantly damaged the University’s international standing, the quality of educ...
www.megaphone.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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jward232.bsky.social
Sign this petition to support staff threatened with lockout at the University of Sheffield! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...
No lockout for University of Sheffield staff
UCU members have been standing up against the continual cutting and restructuring of the last several years which has significantly damaged the University’s international standing, the quality of educ...
www.megaphone.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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sheffielducu.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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umbertoalbarella.bsky.social
@ucu.org.uk striking staff at the Uni of Sheffield must deal with a confrontational management showing no interest in a fair-running Uni, but the students are with us! Join our mass picket (Arts Tower on Fri morning) & rally at 12 (Student Union's Concourse) @sheffielducu.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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ucuessex.bsky.social
In yet more devastating news, the VC has confirmed her plans to cut 80% of academic staff from Essex Pathways, our foundation year department. This would effectively close down all our existing foundation year programmes through the back door.

But it's not a done deal yet. Please share urgently.
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM