UCU: when the branches and the centre are brave
The UCU is in a unique position of strength and reflection – the low turnout for the pay dispute ballot doesn't change that, says Michael CarleyÂ
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Marking boycott over USS reform suspended
Industrial action called over the reforms to pre-1992 university pensions has been suspended.
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Pensions, not politics
As a delegate to the University and College Union congress from the branch that moved the "work-to-contract" motion for staff in the Universities Superannuation Scheme, I would like to address some...
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Final salary pensions to be axed for London support staff
Predicted £310 million deficit prompts sweeping changes for non-academic personnel
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Universities Superannuation Scheme rejects valuation error claim
Higher education pension scheme hits back over allegations that it has made a ‘large and demonstrable mistake’ in assessment of its long-term health
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Warning of a ‘winter of discontent’ over university pensions
Institutions told that UCU members are prepared to ‘dig in’ on pensions reform ahead of November marking boycott at 69 campuses
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UCU needs ‘honest conversation’ about low turnout in strike ballot
Failure to reach 50 per cent turnout threshold on pay ballot and exit of leader Sally Hunt must open the door for debate on future, union leaders agree
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Warwick staff call for action over pension fund
Staff assembly backs motion calling on management to block employers’ plan for USS
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UCU Left defiant on pension deal
Letter urges university staff to reject new pensions offer and renew strike action, despite warnings that success is unlikely
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Phantom deficit
While negotiations over the future of the Universities Superannuation Scheme continue, our research shows that the USS is more likely to be in surplus than in deficit. As pointed out by the Pensions...
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The week in higher education – 29 November 2018
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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UUK data 'misleading' over the impact of USS reform
Oxford criticises figures given to universities illustrating the impact of future cuts amid calls for independent modelling
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What will the end of final-salary pensions mean for academics?
As a consultation launches, employees consider the impact of the USS reforms
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Now is the time to call pensions conference
We are dismayed to see that the University and College Union has proposed a career revalued benefits scheme for pensions that, if accepted, would considerably worsen our terms and conditions of...
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The week in higher education – 27 June 2019
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media