24 May 2011

Unite and Unison Ballot Results

The ballots issued by the unions Unite and Unison over changes to the University of Sheffield Pension Scheme (USPS) have now closed and both unions have received a mandate to take industrial action.

In total, those who voted in favour of strike action from both unions represents 13% of the total staff population on grades 1 to 5.

81 Unite members and 157 Unison members voted in favour of strike action, representing 27% and 40% of the respective Union’s membership at the University.

No notice has been yet been given to the University of any intention to take action as a result of either ballot.

The USPS Review Project Team is continuing to meet with all the trades unions. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 25 May to seek a resolution to the dispute.

Further background information on the review, including frequently asked questions and an on-line modeller can be found at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/uspsreview