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

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

It’s only got 28 days but UNISON made every one of February’s count – here’s our regular round up of just a few of the things the union achieved over the last month

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

However, KGB Cleaning reneged on this in March 2017. After a two-day hearing, an employment tribunal found the company guilty of unlawful deduction from wages and breaching the national minimum wage […]

Responding to the announcement today (Wednesday) that the University of Cambridge is to seek formal accreditation as a real living wage employer,
UNISON’s head of higher education Donna Rowe-Merriman said: “Cambridge University’s commitment to give its lowest paid staff a fair wage is a move that urgently needs to be replicated in other universities across the UK. There is no place for low pay in higher education.

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

‘Fully funded, high quality higher education system that delivers for students and the wider community is a social good’ delegates agree.

UNISON’s university members debate the effects of Brexit

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

Service group chair Denise Ward opens union’s higher ed conference with call to build strength

UNISON has issued a statement criticising the Open University for banning students from Cuba.