UCU declares 'historic victory' on pension proposals

85% of UCU members voted to accept pension proposals agreed with employers

Jasmine Urquhart
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UCU general secretary Jo Grady
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UCU general secretary Jo Grady

The University and College Union (UCU) has declared a “historic victory” as 85% of its members voted to accept university pension proposals agreed with employers.

Tens of thousands of university staff will have their pension benefits restored after 35,000 UCU members participated in a two-week electronic consultation on pay, pensions, and benefits. Among ...

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