How solemn is the USS’ league of covenanters?
Members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme are about to vote on whether to lock in current members. But this might not be enough to safeguard the scheme’s solvency, says Bernard Casey
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V-cs tread tightrope with students and ministers as strikes loom
Walkouts expected as government decides on English reforms in wake of Covid disruption
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Switching to defined contributions is the only show left in town for the USS
Academics may wish we weren’t here, but burying heads in the sand about the depth of the deficit is no longer viable, says Bernard Casey
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USS offers new pension options after cutting deficit estimate
Proposals reduce anticipated future contributions, but fall short of union members’ ‘no detriment’ demand
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Dissatisfaction with USS mounts as fund pays top staff more
Pension scheme’s annual report shows relationship with members worsening amid ongoing dispute over contributions
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UCU says staff ‘left with no other option’ as strike ballots open
UCU leader Jo Grady claims action is needed as ‘staff at breaking point’ but employers say latest 1.5 per cent pay offer is ‘fair and meaningful’
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Why is the UK’s largest pension scheme still investing in fossil fuels?
Universities’ divestment policies are undermined by the USS’ continued investment in oil companies, says Bill SpenceÂ
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Universities back panel’s plans for USS pension contributions
Pensions dispute moves closer to resolution after vice-chancellors support proposals to increase employer contributions to Universities Superannuation Scheme
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USS warns of ‘sharp’ increase in costs as virus inflates deficit
UK higher education’s biggest pension fund says Covid-related uncertainty on financial markets added £7 billion to shortfall in space of two months
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I am glad I am not the one carving up the USS turkey
Strikes notwithstanding, more pay restraint and greater pensions contributions from UK staff seem unavoidable, writes Bernard Casey
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USS pensions: v-cs drop request for two-year strike moratorium
UUK proposal calls for next month’s ballot to be cancelled in return for a 0.5 per cent increase in employer contributions to Universities Superannuation Scheme
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USS strike: regulator is to blame for pensions crisis
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
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USS pension offer doesn’t go far enough, say UCU candidates
General secretary hopefuls want further concessions from pension scheme
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USS strike: is it time to nationalise university pensions?
Warwick's vice-chancellor Stuart Croft explains how radical government action might help to avert the pensions strike affecting half of all UK universities
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USS announces increases in higher education pension contributions
University and staff payments set to increase even though Joint Expert Panel is yet to report