Pensions

We are the nominated representative for over 340 employers in the Universities Superannuation Scheme. In this role, we represent employers beyond our UUK members. For the latest news and updates on our work with pensions, visit www.ussemployers.org.uk

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28 July 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

28 July 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

USS pension scheme

This briefing provides the background and latest developments relating to the 2023 valuation of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension. Universities UK is the nominated formal representative for employers in the scheme and leads and negotiates on scheme issues on behalf of the more than 330 employers.
15 March 2023 Media releases

15 March 2023 Media releases

Universities UK statement on behalf of USS employers

Universities UK (UUK), on behalf of USS employers, has today issued a joint statement with the University and College Union (UCU) outlining how both parties are working together on the future of USS benefits.
15 March 2023 Media releases

15 March 2023 Media releases

A joint statement on UUK and UCU collaboration toward USS benefit restoration

Following the March 2023 Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) meeting, we wish to provide a progress update on three of the key commitments we made within the interim joint statement (dated 17 February 2023). These commitments were:
17 February 2023 Media releases

17 February 2023 Media releases

Interim joint statement by Universities UK and UCU with respect to the USS dispute

The latest information provided by the USS Trustee suggests that the forthcoming 2023 valuation is likely to reveal a high probability of being able to improve benefits and reduce contributions.
17 February 2023 Media releases

17 February 2023 Media releases

Universities UK statement on the latest quarterly monitoring statistics for the end of December 2022

Our statement on the latest quarterly monitoring statistics for the end of December 2022 from the USS trustee.
31 January 2023 Media releases

31 January 2023 Media releases

Statement from USS employers on University and College Union strike action

Commenting ahead of planned industrial action starting tomorrow (Wednesday 1 February) by the University and College Union, a spokesperson for Universities UK on behalf of USS Employers said:
21 November 2022 News

21 November 2022 News

Our statement on UCU strike action

Our statement on planned industrial action by some members of the UCU on 24 November, 25 November and 30 November 2022.
9 November 2022 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

9 November 2022 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

USS pension scheme

This briefing provides the background and context to the industrial action taking place in November of 2022 over the USS pension scheme, of which around 200,000 university staff are members.
15 June 2021 Media releases

15 June 2021 Media releases

USS employers back changes to the pension scheme

Employers in the USS are backing a series of proposals for medium and long-term reform.
8 March 2021 Pensions

8 March 2021 Pensions

USS 2020 valuation

This briefing provides the background and context of the 2020 USS valuation and sets out the next steps before the valuation is concluded.
18 February 2020 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

18 February 2020 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

USS negotiations

A briefing on the latest on USS negotiations.
7 November 2019 Pensions

7 November 2019 Pensions

USS 2018 valuation

A briefing on the latest on the USS 2018 valuation.

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