University and College Union (UCU) Loughborough University
LUCU works with the University on policies, procedures and practices that affect the performance and well-being of its members. LUCU has contributed recently to developing: Health and Safety and Occupational Health policies and procedures; Procedures for the use of VDUs; Stress policy; Alcohol policy; Departmental workload agreements;. As such we are keen to be involved in any institutional initiative that may affect our members’ work performance, social life and dignity. We provide support and advice to our members when they feel that they are not receiving fair, equal and respectful treatment. USS Pension Scheme - proposed changes & on-line ballot result UCU held a consultative ballot seeking support for its negotiators’ position on possible changes to USS, the pension scheme in force at Loughborough and most of the “old” universities for academic and related staff and others on grade 7 and above. Major changes which would seriously reduce the pensions of new entrants are being proposed by the employers. In addition, they want to increase the present contribution paid by members, whilst maintaining the employer’s contribution at the same level. The results of this ballot were announced at UCU National Congress on 30th May. The ballot was conducted online, with votes verified by a unique membership number. Total USS eligible staff contacted: 35,078 Total responses: 21,214 (60.5%) Full result of consultation Q1. Do you support UCU's negotiating position with regard to the USS pension scheme? Yes 20,497 (96.62%) No 717 (3.38%) Q2. Do you REJECT the employers' current proposals for the USS pension scheme? Yes 20,359 (96.16%) No 815 (3.84%) For more information on the background and details of the changes proposed by both UCU and the Employers' side, follow this link.
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University and College Union (UCU)

Loughborough University

LUCU works with the University on policies, procedures and practices that affect the performance and well-being of its members. LUCU has contributed recently to developing:

Health and Safety and Occupational Health policies and procedures;
Procedures for the use of VDUs;
Stress policy;
Alcohol policy;
Departmental workload agreements;.

As such we are keen to be involved in any institutional initiative that may affect our members’ work performance, social life and dignity. We provide support and advice to our members when they feel that they are not receiving fair, equal and respectful treatment.

USS Pension Scheme - proposed changes & on-line ballot result

UCU held a consultative ballot seeking support for its negotiators’ position on possible changes to USS, the pension scheme in force at Loughborough and most of the “old” universities for academic and related staff and others on grade 7 and above. Major changes which would seriously reduce the pensions of new entrants are being proposed by the employers. In addition, they want to increase the present contribution paid by members, whilst maintaining the employer’s contribution at the same level.

The results of this ballot were announced at UCU National Congress on 30th May. The ballot was conducted online, with votes verified by a unique membership number.

Total USS eligible staff contacted: 35,078
Total responses: 21,214 (60.5%)

Full result of consultation

Q1. Do you support UCU's negotiating position with regard to the USS pension scheme?
Yes         20,497 (96.62%)
No          717 (3.38%)

Q2. Do you REJECT the employers' current proposals for the USS pension scheme?
Yes         20,359 (96.16%)
No          815 (3.84%)

For more information on the background and details of the changes proposed by both UCU and the Employers' side, follow this link.

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