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Higher education unions submit 2017-18 pay claim

The claim has been submitted by UNISON, UCU, Unite, GMB and EiS. This year’s joint higher education national pay claim is aimed at ensuring that everyone working in the sector, whatever their role […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘We will defend our members’ interests’ vows university branch

University of South Wales Group launches formal consultation on budget cuts, including possible job losses

News on the UNISON National site.

Unions call on university employers to improve their pay offer

Latest offer ‘does not meet members’ expectations’ and needs to be improved, joint unions tell UCEA at most recent talks

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Higher education: Government urged to get a grip on vice chancellor salaries

UNISON has written to universities minister Jo Johnson to call for more transparency in decision-making over pay in the higher education sector.

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Higher education: Hull members protest against pension cuts

Low-paid staff could lose as much as £1,000 a year in retirement

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Higher education: UNISON wins SOAS commitment to end outsourcing

Union’s campaign sees employer agree to bring all core support services back in house by September 2018

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON sets out higher education pay targets

‘The gloves are off – this year, more than ever, we need a strong campaign’ conference hears

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UNISON welcomes Cambridge living wage move

University to seek formal accreditation from Living Wage Foundation – a move which UNSION says should be copied across all UK universities

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

HE members to be consulted over proposed pension changes

Members in the Universities Superannuation Scheme pension scheme face loss of money under proposals from the employer

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Tuition fees review ‘needs to support wider access’

UNISON calls for the abolition of fees and free higher education in response to Theresa May’s review

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON writes to vice chancellors over university pensions dispute

Union urges them to back call to involve ACAS in seeking solution on Universities Superannuation Scheme

Article on the UNISON National site.

University members asked to strike to defend USS pension scheme

Industrial action ballot follows 91% rejection of proposed move to ‘defined contribution’ scheme in consultation of affected members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

University pay talks begin

“UNISON has made it abundantly clear that our members want a pay increase that addresses the squeeze on salaries and rising living costs as well as […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Universities members vote to accept proposals on USS pension scheme

Higher education service group executive calls off industrial action ballot following vote

Article on the UNISON National site.

HE unions and employers to meet again in May to talk about pay

Meeting follows offer of 1.7%, or £325 a year, made in talks on 13 April

Article on the UNISON National site.