University of Bath UCU

The trade union for academic, academic-related and professional services staff

USS – biggest branch meeting for years signs up for action to defend pensions

Posted on October 7, 2014 by UCUSec

Standing room only in Tuesday’s branch meeting as members heard the latest information we have on employers’ proposals to cut the benefits and increase the costs of the USS pension scheme. Pensions rep James Davenport presented information on a set of slides. Continue reading →

What has Bath said to UUK about USS ?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by UCUSec

All pre-1992 universities have been consulted by USS and employers’ body Universities UK (UUK) about the future of the USS pension scheme. We know what Oxford has said, but what about Bath ? As a member of the USS Board, Bath VC Glynis Breakwell is a key player on the employers’ side. She sits on both the Investment and Remuneration Committees of the USS Board. The recently published USS Annual Report shows a 24% (to £36,000) increase in her remuneration for this work. Has she consulted USS members in her own university about the University’s response to the UUK/USS consultation ?