Tag: strike

Pensions September 8, 2021

Union Threatens Strike Over Cuts at UK’s Largest Pension

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

Pensions February 20, 2020

University staff start 14 days of strikes at more than 70 campuses.

News November 27, 2019

Union members balk at decision to raise employee contributions to 9.6% of salary.

Risk April 19, 2018

Union warns a strike is likely if the company shutters the defined benefit plan.

Newsmakers April 16, 2018

Although strikes are now suspended, legal mandates will stay live until pension scheme recognizes agreement.

Regulation April 5, 2018

Cambridge branch exec advises members to hold off until further clarity is presented.

Newsmakers March 27, 2018

Proposal calls for guaranteed pension comparable with current plan.

Newsmakers March 14, 2018

UCU gearing up for additional 14-day strike during exam, assessment period.

Newsmakers March 1, 2018

New proposals pitched in Tuesday meeting.

Newsmakers February 27, 2018

Universities Minister Gyimah calls on UUK, UCU ‘get back to the negotiating table, without preconditions.’

Newsmakers February 26, 2018

Two-month consultation for scheme members to begin end of March.

Newsmakers February 22, 2018

Strikes began Thursday over plans to remove defined benefit element from university employees’ pensions.

Newsmakers January 31, 2018

UCU plans four weeks of strikes after pension dispute talks end without a deal.

Newsmakers October 17, 2017

Company “surprised and disappointed” with union’s rejection.

Newsmakers October 5, 2017

Official dates to be determined at Thursday’s union meeting.