Pensions

Information and updates about the Universities Superannuation Scheme

UCU negotiates nationally on behalf of members of USS. However, we do not run any pensions schemes, we do not have any information on individual members’ pension entitlements, and we are unable to provide financial advice.

The USS pension scheme covers all University of Sheffield staff on grade 6 and above. Currently a hybrid scheme consisting of a secure, ‘defined benefit’ arrangement and a ‘defined contribution’ part over that threshold, the scheme must undergo a statutory valuation every three years.

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USS consultation closes on Friday 22 May

If you are a member of the USS pension scheme and have not yet responded to the consultation, please try do so before it closes on Friday. The more responses received the greater the chance of moving the proposal. The Sheffield UCU responses to the questions are below. Feel free to copy and paste them […]

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USS pension consultation – please take part before 22 May!

If you are a member of the USS pension scheme and have not yet completed a response to the consultation, please try do so at the link below before it closes on Friday. The more responses that are received the greater the chance of moving the proposal. – Respond to the consultation: http://www.ussconsultation.co.uk – UCU […]

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USS pension consultation ends 22 May

If you are a member of the USS pension scheme, you will be aware that we are in the middle of a statutory 60-day consultation on major changes to the scheme’s structure. We would like to point you to resources which could help you to make a submission. – UCU have provided sample responses to […]

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