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The August update to USS members

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 10 November 2022 by admin16 November 2022

As we approach industrial action, we thought it would be useful – from a pensions perspective – to post Mark Taylor-Batty’s August email to all USS members at Leeds, following the most up to date funding position at that time: … Read more

Posted in Featured, Pensions | Tagged Pensions, strike, uss

The VC’s Town Hall meetings on USS pensions

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 25 March 2022 by admin25 March 2022

The following email was sent to all USS members at the University of Leeds (as many as could be identified) in the week of 21 March 2022 Dear colleagues, As you know, our Vice-Chancellor has arranged a new series of … Read more

Posted in Dispute, Featured, Pensions

Trade unions raise shared concerns on Climate Plan

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 24 November 2021 by admin30 November 2021
A line of people march along a street holding a pink UCU banner and placards about the climate crisis

The three trade unions at the University of Leeds – UCU, Unite and Unison – have joined forces to raise concerns about the University’s response to the climate crisis. A new briefing note, written for members of the University’s Council, … Read more

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USS pensions – bite-sized

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 12 April 2021 by admin14 May 2021

The University has undertaken a series of ‘town hall’ meetings on the matter of the pension, and the VC is currently going around Schools to discuss the matter in smaller groups. We offer here some bite-sized notes, from questions that … Read more

Posted in Gender pay gap, Pay, Pensions

The USS pension scheme 2020 valuation

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 17 March 2021 by admin25 June 2021

Our pension scheme is yet again seemingly under attack by the people who are supposed to be looking after it. This time even the employers’ body Universities UK have made a public statement criticising the valuation. If you want to … Read more

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Opting-out of the USS – at what cost?

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 16 March 2021 by admin19 April 2021

This blog post is not intended and cannot be taken as financial advice. An individual should seek independent financial advice based on their own circumstances and objectives.  One of the concerns that faces the USS pension is the number of … Read more

Posted in Gender pay gap, Pay, Pensions

The 2020 valuation of the USS pension scheme

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 2 March 2021 by admin6 March 2021

It is March 2021, and once again USS pension members have been told there is a ‘deficit’ in the valuation of the scheme. USS are planning further contribution increases, going up from 30% of salary (combined total of employer and … Read more

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The ABC of USS – a guide to the jargon that surrounds our pension scheme

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 22 February 2021 by admin7 May 2021
Graph showing value of fund rising way above the benefits payable

A is for Assets, but also for Assumptions. In the Universities Superannuation Scheme pension (USS), the assets are held as investments, mostly in stocks and shares but also partially in Gilts (see ‘G’) and in other asset classes. The USS … Read more

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A response to the second JEP report

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 18 December 2019 by admin19 December 2019

The second report of the JEP arrived last Friday, and it’s a crucial document within the context of the current dispute over the USS pension scheme. Again, it vindicates the positions that UCU has adopted in relation to both the … Read more

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Applying to the Hardship Fund – Scenarios

UCU University of Leeds Branch Posted on 17 December 2019 by admin17 March 2020

UCU Hardship + Fighting Fund Scenarios: Members who will experience financial difficulty as a result of strike deductions have access to two sources of assistance from the union:  UCU Fighting Fund, administered by UCU HQLeeds UCU Hardship Fund, administered by … Read more

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