UUK 'disappointed' as UCU strike ballots open

A total of 152 institutions will be balloted over the next few weeks, with seven balloted on USS only

Holly Roach
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The ballots are set to run to 4 November unless employers resolve the dispute beforehand
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The ballots are set to run to 4 November unless employers resolve the dispute beforehand

Universities UK (UUK) has said it is “disappointed” the University and College Union (UCU) is pressing ahead with an industrial action ballot over Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pensions.

As industrial action ballots over USS pensions open at universities across the country today (18 October), UUK said students "did not deserve future disruption". A total of 152 institutions will...

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