UCU members back strikes over pensions but turnout falls short

There is currently a consultation process with USS in which they propose to keep contributions at the same level but cut the retirement benefits. GRRRR. I would rather pay a bit more, whilst I'm earning a decent salary, if I have to and get the pension that I originally contracted with them to provide! They seem quite unconcerned at their mismanagement of our funds that has led to this situation. Somehow I suspect that they won't be facing a pension shortfall themselves!

There has been no mention at all of the benefits being reinstated once the deficit is reduced or reversed. This is definitely a one way street to a worse pension. To try and sell the changes against the ludicrous fallback position which would probably topple the scheme completely if implemented is quite insulting.