Universities Superannuation Scheme governance review launched

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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by m.... on July 6, 2022 - 11:26am

About time! I have been saying for ages that UUK and UCU should get together to hold USS to account rather then bicker between one another over the poor performance and potential loss of benefits to members that seems to be all that present USS management seem to be able to offer.

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