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Although no offer has been tabled, UNISON described the discussions as “constructive” and all parties have said they intend to make progress across all elements of the claim at the next meeting.

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

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

Tuition fees in England currently stand at £9,250 a year, which leaves student nurses, for instance, qualifying […]

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

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

And it called for the campaign to be backed by the possibility of escalating, lawful industrial action co-ordinated with other higher […]

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

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

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

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

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

Unions challenge universities to improve pay that has ‘significantly fallen behind inflation’

‘Higher education workers deserve fair pay’ conference declares as it sets out plans to build joint pay claim with fellow unions

Higher education conference calls on employers to give practical support staff to 12,500 support staff dealing with uncertainty following Brexit vote