Fighting fund banner

 

All USS news

Important developments on the USS pension scheme.

  • 21 February 2018

    On the eve of the biggest HE strike action ever Sally Hunt explains that the employers have left us with no choice. This morning the Financial Times editorial called…

  • 20 February 2018

    New video explaining that academic-related and professional staff are equally affected by the USS changes and are also striking for their future pensions.

  • 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…