Did you know that in the US, labor unions began forming locally in the mid-19th century in response to the social and economic impact of the Industrial Revolution?
With unions at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now, it’s important to understand the history of unions and why we’re seeing such a strong (and necessary) resurgence: https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/usa-labor-unions-worker-rights
A consultation launched today by the USS Trustee shows that the scheme is on track for full restoration of pension benefits by April 2024, reversing the cuts imposed on staff in April 2022. The cuts saw members lose on average 35% from their guaranteed retirement income. Figures included in the consultation demonstrate that not only can the cuts be restored, but that the contributions members are required to pay can be reduced. https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/13093/UCU-higher-education-members-to-be-congratulated-as-pension-consultation-shows-a-significantly-lower-contribution-rate-and-total-restoration-of-benefits-on-track-for-April-2024?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social&campaign=ucuRISING #UCU #ucuRISING #USS #HigherEducation
George Takei 
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