STAFF at Waltham Forest College will go on strike tomorrow (Thursday March 24) as part of a nationwide day of action against Government pension reforms.
Members of the University and Colleges Union (UCU) will hold a picket outside the site, in Forest Road, Walthamstow, between 7am and 10am.
College principal Robin Jones said it would open as normal.
It is unknown exactly how many staff will take part.
The UCU is angry at Whitehall plans for an increase in pension contributions and a higher retirement age, along with below-inflation pay rises.
Mr Jones said: "The most important thing to emphasise is that Waltham Forest College will open tomorrow for business as usual.
"It's not possible at this stage to say how many members of staff wish to participate although it's certain that a number will, without doubt.
"This is part of a national issue".
UCU general secretary, Sally Hunt, said: "Strike action is always a last resort but the attacks on pensions and pay have created real anger and, instead of burying their heads in the sand, the employers need to respond urgently to our concerns.
"Staff are sick to the back teeth of being told that their pay and pensions need to be cut to pay for an economic crisis created by others."
Staff at other colleges in the borough do not appear to be taking part, according to a list published by the UCU on its website. Many staff at other colleges in the borough are members of different unions.
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