Union clash looms as employers’ pension plans revealed
Employers propose scrapping final salary scheme to cut USS deficit
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Careful, claimants
While the result of the University and College Union pensions ballot was awaited, the Office for Students published on its website “Guidance for students affected by recent industrial action in...
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Shortfall short shrift
There is no “financial shortfall” in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (“Strike looms as universities seek end to USS defined benefit deal”, News, 17 November). What we have is a ludicrous...
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UCU members back strike action over pensions reform
Union members have overwhelmingly backed plans for industrial action over changes to pensions
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UCU leader pleads for unity amid resignation calls
University and College Union general secretary Sally Hunt faces demands to stand down over her handling of the pensions strike
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Pension plans would cost staff ‘tens of thousands’, says union
University staff would see “tens of thousands of pounds a year wiped off their pensions” if Universities UK plans for change are introduced.
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A long, hot autumn for UK higher education
The mercury has fallen, but an alarming number of issues threaten to ignite and, potentially, give the UK sector some painful burns
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Battle for control of pensions looms
Fury as chair suggests employers could question UCU's involvement in the USS. John Morgan writes
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The educators strike back: walkout is right
I was dismayed to read John Marenbon’s article, “USS strike: academics are wrong to walk out” (Opinion, 2 March). When you take away the hysteria (“trade union militancy”), the ad hominem slurs (“...
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How to ensure democracy and move UCU ahead
Adam Ozanne recently wrote an opinion article titled “UCU congress: how not to turn victory into defeat” (17 June, www.timeshighereducation.com). Although we feel strongly that the issues he raised...
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Lecturers to press USS on ethics of pensions
Lecturers will raise concerns over ethical investment of pension funds at next week's annual institutions meeting of the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Alan Carling, past president of the...
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Deficit puts pension scheme in jeopardy
Experts predict 'unsustainable' USS fund will close within 10 years. Jack Grove reports
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Estimates may vary
The article “UK university pension scheme deficit widens to £12.6 billion” is misleading. The Universities Superannuation Scheme is not in deficit in the ordinary meaning of the word. It is very cash...
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The week in higher education – 2 August 2018
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media