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USS reforms ‘would cut guaranteed pension income by 35 per cent’

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Union says strikes ‘inevitable’ as USS pension cuts progress

Employer representatives on joint negotiating committee push through Universities UK proposal with chair’s backing

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Union says strikes ‘inevitable’ as USS pension cuts progress

Employer representatives on joint negotiating committee push through Universities UK proposal with chair’s backing

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V-cs go for pension reforms but USS wants ‘stronger assurances’

USS reforms ‘would cut guaranteed pension income by 35 per cent’

UUK proposals could rein in pension contribution rise, says USS

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