
Tag: University and College Union

Pensions
The University and College Union says industrial action is now ‘inevitable.’

Pensions
UK Universities Launch Largest Strike in History over ‘Radical Changes’ to Pension Plan
University staff start 14 days of strikes at more than 70 campuses.

News
Workers Strike at 60 UK Universities Over Pensions, Pay
Union members balk at decision to raise employee contributions to 9.6% of salary.
UCU Members Accept UUK Offer
Although strikes are now suspended, legal mandates will stay live until pension scheme recognizes agreement.
UK Proposes Resolution to Resolve UCU Pension Dispute
Proposal calls for guaranteed pension comparable with current plan.

Newsmakers
UK University Strikes Continue after Union Rejects Pension Deal
UCU gearing up for additional 14-day strike during exam, assessment period.
UCU, UUK to Move Pension Talks to Acas
New proposals pitched in Tuesday meeting.
UUK Releases Open Letter to College Union, Calls for Tuesday Meeting
Two-month consultation for scheme members to begin end of March.
Over 1 Million UK Students Will Be Affected by Pensions Strikes
Strikes began Thursday over plans to remove defined benefit element from university employees’ pensions.

Newsmakers
Union to Strike over Pensions at 61 UK Universities
UCU plans four weeks of strikes after pension dispute talks end without a deal.

Newsmakers
Top UK University Union Members to Strike over Pension Changes
Average professor could lose over $200k in benefits under new plan.
UK University Employees to Vote on Strike over Pension Changes
Union calls for strike over proposal to move participants into defined contribution plans.