University and College Union

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Joint Expert Panel’s (JEP) proposals for future valuations have received broad support as a way protecting the long-term interests of its members.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is expected to submit its 2018 valuation to The Pensions Regulator in the coming days, despite admitting it is “pushing their limits” in terms of acceptable risk.

The University and College Union (UCU) has rejected a call from university employers that would have forced the union to ban strike ballots over pensions for two years.

Universities across the country are on alert for fresh strike action as the University and College Union (UCU) prepares to ballot members.

The trustees of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) have set out three potential funding arrangements as the £64bn defined benefit (DB) section of the plan seeks to agree a 2018 valuation.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is being pressed to ignore advice from a joint expert panel, which would store up problems with "pernicious consequences" for the higher education sector.

Too much weight was placed on a test determining the manageable distance to self-sufficiency within 20 years for the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), a joint expert panel has concluded.

The trustees of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) have proposed raising total contributions by 41% by April 2020.

Staff at universities across the country are to end strike action after accepting the latest offer on the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) are to be balloted on the latest Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) offer, the trade union has announced.