Outcome of union ballots over USS pension and 2019-20 pay
UCU, UNISON and Unite have announced the result of recent ballots for industrial action over USS pension and 2019-20 pay.
Four recent ballots by UCU, UNISON and Unite unions have now closed and results have been announced.
Ballots over 2019-20 pay and associated issues
UCU: the vote was in favour of industrial action and has passed the necessary threshold for turn-out. We await further information about next steps planned by UCU.
UNISON: the vote did not pass the necessary threshold for turn-out.
Unite: the vote did not pass the necessary threshold for turn-out.
Ballot over USS pension
UCU: members have voted in favour of industrial action and have passed the necessary threshold for turn-out. We await further information about next steps planned by UCU.
Ballot figures
Total number of academic and professional & managerial staff at the University is approx. 5530. Of those staff, the figures relating to the ballots are:
Pay
Individuals entitled to vote 1782
Strike action
Yes: 811 No: 271
Action short of a strike
Yes: 902 No: 180
Pensions
Individuals entitled to vote 1761
Strike action
Yes: 832 No: 233
Action short of a strike
Yes: 909 No: 155
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