'Historic victory' as full restoration of USS benefits expected by April 2024

UUK agrees to reverse the 35% cut made to the USS pension and restore what has been lost

Holly Roach
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UCU general secretary Jo Grady
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UCU general secretary Jo Grady

A deal has been struck meaning full restoration of Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) benefits to pre-April 2022 levels will take place by 1 April 2024, the University and College Union (UCU) confirmed today (5 October).

UCU said Universities UK (UUK) has agreed to reverse the 35% cut made to the USS pension and restore what has been lost. In a joint statement, UCU and UUK said full benefit restoration by 1 Apri...

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