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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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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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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USS whistleblower Jane Hutton withdraws unfair dismissal claim
Warwick statistician drops employment tribunal case without settlement
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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
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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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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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Striking staff defiant as v-cs close ranks on pay and pensions
Union leaders insist support for further strikes is strong but new pressures may harden university leaders’ resolve, experts warn
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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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UK set for sector-wide strikes as UCU secures historic ‘yes’ vote
Union passes 50 per cent threshold in aggregated ballot for first time since trade union laws introduced in 2016
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Union clashes with managers on turnout as USS strikes resume
UCU claims ‘huge’ support but employers’ association reports ‘low levels’ of disruption
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There is no silver bullet in the UK’s pension dispute
The latest USS valuation may have been conducted amid crashing markets, but there is no escaping the need for changes, says Kate Barker
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‘Things can’t go on like this’ on university funding – UUK chief
Vivienne Stern aims to reach agreement on ‘long-term’ solution that works for universities, students and government
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V-cs go for pension reforms but USS wants ‘stronger assurances’
Universities UK on collision course with unions, which warn reforms could cost members thousands of pounds annually in retirement
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Universities and pension bosses at loggerheads over USS future
Vice-chancellors criticise level of contributions proposed by Universities Superannuation Scheme