As was feared, but strongly opposed by QMUCU, the e-Ballot on the USS proposal has returned a decisive YES vote.
The joint USS negotiators will reconvene on Thursday. Prior to this, UCU branch representatives will be attending a national meeting on the USS dispute on Wednesday 28th.
Do you wish to accept the proposals as outlined in the covering letter?
Number of votes cast: 15,706
Number voting YES: 10,538 (67.1%)
Number voting NO: 5,168 (32.9%)
Turnout: 39.1%You can view the scrutineer’s report here http://www.ucu.org.uk/?mediaid=7033
All parties meet next at the USS joint negotiating committee on Thursday 29 January 2015. Members will be informed of the outcome of that meeting.