NEW: The UK government has issued a statement on the prospect of industrial action on University campuses over cuts to staff pensions. #USS #UCU #UUK
The statement comes ahead of a mass meeting of university union members this afternoon to discuss industrial action.
The statement comes ahead of a mass meeting of university union members this afternoon to discuss industrial action.
A Department for Education spokesperson said:
“While government has no direct role in the #USS pension, we strongly encourage all sides to reach an agreement that delivers good value for students, staff, and providers so that the prospect of industrial action can be avoided”
“While government has no direct role in the #USS pension, we strongly encourage all sides to reach an agreement that delivers good value for students, staff, and providers so that the prospect of industrial action can be avoided”
The Dept for Education added that higher education providers that offer the #USS pension are autonomous and responsible for the pension provision offered to their staff.
In the UK, the Office for Students is charged with ensuring that students' interests are protected.
It expects providers (universities) to avoid - or minimise - disruption to students and has powers to enforce this.
It expects providers (universities) to avoid - or minimise - disruption to students and has powers to enforce this.
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