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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‘Rethink needed’ on UK pension cuts as USS scheme rebounds
Improving deficit of Universities Superannuation Scheme post-pandemic strengthens case for further valuation, says union
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Bonuses up at USS as pension fund deficit grows by £1.8 billion
‘Too early’ to say if employer and employee contributions will have to be increased again, says chief executive
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Half of USS members to take top-up pension
Most taking part in new scheme will withdraw their extra pension as cash, finds report
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USS hack response panned as members report suspicious activity
Lawyers consider bringing joint claim over breach, but pension fund says no evidence personal information stolen during Capita attack is circulating widely
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USS deficit rises despite savings from end of final salary pensions
Rising liabilities may again focus attention on whether Universities Superannuation Scheme assumptions are ‘unreasonably pessimistic’
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New USS pension reform plans to be put to union vote
University staff will not resume a marking boycott this week after employers put forward amended plans to reform the sector’s biggest pension scheme
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THE survey reveals university staff split on USS pensions reform
Our Best University Workplace Survey 2015 shows disparate opinions on the need for changes
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Our pensions victory shows the power of industrial action
As the cuts to the USS scheme are reversed, the UCU’s battle for better pay and conditions goes on. Members must vote ‘yes’ to more action, says Jo Grady
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The USS’ tide has turned, but we must be careful no one is left stranded
Improving benefits and lowering contributions must not mitigate against the pension scheme’s ability to better ride out future storms, says Kate Barker
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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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University pension warning as USS deficit grows
Staff contributions will need to increase by a third to clear a multi-billion pound deficit in the sector’s main pension fund, a new analysis says.
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Is there really a black hole in the USS? It depends on your assumptions
Amid another round of strikes, the pension scheme chair’s assertion that changes are unavoidable cannot stand unchallenged, says Neil Davies
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Dundee job cuts could hit 700 staff as university shrinks modules
Union urges senior management to rule out compulsory redundancies following cash injection
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UK universities to consult on changing USS pension benefits
In letter to vice-chancellors, Universities UK says it is ‘disappointed’ sector’s biggest pension fund will not conduct a review of controversial valuation