The University of Cambridge, one of the wealthiest and most illustrious institutions in the country, has been accused of ‘salami slicing’ over its plans to outsource up to 50 maintenance and estates’ workers to private companies. Unite the union said that if the proposal was completed by 1 April next year it … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2021
Strike action suspended after ‘constructive’ talks at the University of Dundee
Unite Scotland Press Release Immediate Release 8 November Strike action suspended after ‘constructive’ talks at the University of Dundee Unite the union today (8 November) announced that its continuous strike action has been suspended at the University of Dundee following ‘constructive’ talks. The University of Dundee’s Senior Management Team has now agreed … Continue reading
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Briefing Nov 2021
Background – 2017 Valuation In April 2018 it was agreed that an independent Joint Expert Panel (JEP) would be set up to look at the 2017 valuation and that recommendations would then be made to the Trade Unions and the UUK. Read the full document