USS strike: why I won’t join the pensions strike
Qualified actuary and academic Nick Foster says the case for university pension reform cannot be ignored despite a brilliant anti-cuts PR campaign
Qualified actuary and academic Nick Foster says the case for university pension reform cannot be ignored despite a brilliant anti-cuts PR campaign
The Pensions Regulator, not universities, is the driving force behind proposed cuts due to its nonsensical approach to discount rates, argue David Bailey and John Clancy
Negotiations between UUK and UCU due to resume on 6 March
Vice-chancellor convenes special council meeting after academics vote overwhelmingly to change institution’s stance
Academics warned they could face salary deductions for failing to reschedule lectures or cover for colleagues
Walkouts at 61 universities set to go ahead as chair’s casting vote backs UUK reforms
Universities UK on collision course with unions, which warn reforms could cost members thousands of pounds annually in retirement
Pensions expert criticises Universities UK’s ‘outdated’ proposal to end defined benefit scheme for almost 200,000 staff
Union says vice-chancellors’ shake-up would leave staff thousands of pounds out of pocket annually, but universities say current benefits are unaffordable
A badly understood notion of risk has created a fake crisis in university pensions that will devastate academia, argues Dennis Leech
Proposals put forward in consultation could reduce increase in contributions from about 50 per cent to 34.7 per cent, according to fund chief executive
Strong turnout in ballot over USS changes ‘sends a clear message’ that union members will take action to protect retirement fund, says UCU
Increased contributions to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme will require cuts to student support services, warns Graham Baldwin
UCU negotiator says UUK’s latest proposals are unlikely to win support
Lawyers consider bringing joint claim over breach, but pension fund says no evidence personal information stolen during Capita attack is circulating widely