Union deems USS valuation consultation 'disappointing'

Scheme members to be asked about potential modifications to 2020 valuation proposals

Hope William-Smith
clock • 3 min read
Union deems USS valuation consultation 'disappointing'

Proposals outlined in a consultation yesterday to modify Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension arrangements are “deeply disappointing” and will “devastate” scheme members’ retirement prospects, according to the University and College Union (UCU).

Universities UK (UUK) - the sponsoring employer of the USS - yesterday (2 February) commenced a consultation with employers on potential changes to the employer's proposals for concluding the schem...

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