Better USS pensions may be possible – but not just yet, say v-cs
Universities UK says contributions could be cut or benefits increased as USS finances bounce back after pandemic, but unions want reforms to be cancelled now
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USS may be able to cut contributions, enhance benefits – or both
But rising inflation means that the pension scheme’s recently reported funding position is likely to be over-optimistic, says Bill Galvin
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USS posts ‘robust’ accounts but members lose faith over cuts
Only 17 per cent of those enrolled in UK’s largest higher education pension scheme reported positive relationship after changes to retirement benefits
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USS: review confirms improved finances but changes will have to wait
In-depth look at scheme’s finances confirms deficit has shrunk since last valuation but ‘volatile market’ means benefits cannot be improved, yet.
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‘Blindsided’ UCU members say pause in strike action ‘unjustified’
UCU leadership criticised for making ‘unilateral’ decisions as academics scramble to get back to work
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USS: v-cs push through UK university pension cuts despite strikes
Dispute over future of Universities Superannuation Scheme far from over, says union
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More strike action over USS pension cuts ‘odds-on’
UCU negotiator says UUK’s latest proposals are unlikely to win support
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Union says strikes ‘inevitable’ as USS pension cuts progress
Employer representatives on joint negotiating committee push through Universities UK proposal with chair’s backing
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Hi-de-Hi finance: USS buys Butlin’s sites for £300 million
Academics’ pension fund adds famous holiday camps to growing portfolio of assets as it seeks to shore up finances post-pandemic
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Academics pledge to appeal after USS case dismissed by High Court
UK higher education’s biggest pension fund clocks up second legal victory in a week
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USS whistleblower Jane Hutton withdraws unfair dismissal claim
Warwick statistician drops employment tribunal case without settlement
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UK university strikes 2023: a guide to what the dispute is about
Another 18 days of strikes to hit universities across the country in February and March, with UCU promising ‘most disruptive action ever’
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UK university staff plan 18 more days of strike action
UCU committee backs escalating action in February and March after rejecting employers’ initial pay rise offer
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UUK proposals could rein in pension contribution rise, says USS
Proposals put forward in consultation could reduce increase in contributions from about 50Â per cent to 34.7Â per cent, according to fund chief executive
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UCU pledges strikes on ‘scale never seen before’ as dates named
Around 70,000 members at 150 UK universities set to walk out in disputes over pay, working conditions and pensions