UUK 'disappointed' UCU has pushed for industrial action

UUK president warned ignoring the USS problem is ‘not the answer’

Holly Roach
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UUK president Steve West
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UUK president Steve West

Universities UK (UUK) president Steve West has said it is “disappointing” the University and College Union (UCU) has decided to push for industrial action.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (21 November) ahead of planned strike action beginning on Thursday, West said "ignoring the problem" with the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was "no...

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