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Important developments on the USS pension scheme.

  • 20 February 2018

    UCU general secretary Sally Hunt appears on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme to explain the USS strike action.

  • 19 February 2018

    In her latest message to members UCU general secretary Sally Hunt talks about 'the letter' they have received from employers in recent days. Let me start by talking…

  • 9 February 2018

    'I don't cross picket lines. I hope that Universities UK will get back round the table with the UCU to resolve this dispute.' Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell…

  • 8 February 2018

    Branches are building up their preparations for strike action.

  • 1 February 2018

    Answering the four questions asked most about the upcoming strikes.

  • 1 February 2018

    UCU has produced a short video for students to explain why UCU members are taking strike action. Please share widely.

  • 30 January 2018

    The National Union of Student and UCU have issued a joint statement pledging solidarity and continuing the commitment to pushing for meaningful negotiations. The…

  • 24 January 2018

    UCU's general secretary Sally Hunt has updated members on the implications of the employers' stance during the latest negotiating meeting and their refusal a find…

  • 23 January 2018

    Strikes at 61 universities have become much more likely today after talks over the future of USS ended without agreement. The chair sided with the employers' representatives…

  • 22 January 2018

    UCU's higher education committee (HEC) congratulated members on the 'magnificent' mandate to defend pensions and agreed escalating strike action in the event of…