Don't pre-notify management of your intention to strike

You do not have to tell your employer whether you plan to take industrial action in advance of the date when action begins as this will enable them to minimise any disruption the action is aimed to cause.  UCU has already provided your employer with all the information about the action required by law including those categories of members who we are calling to take action.

Here is a form of words to use if questioned directly:

" "My union has advised me that I am not required to let you know my intentions prior to the start of any industrial action."

(See centrally produced UCU FAQ)

Note that informing your manager is very different from communicating with students. Many of our students, though unhappy at the potential impact on their studies by the cancellation of classes, have expressed strong support for our action.

Suggested communications with students will follow.