Bosses at the University of Dundee are close to agreeing a new pensions deal with striking support staff. Dundee Live understands that University chiefs have agreed to take their controversial "defined contributions" (DC) pension plan off of the table.
They are proposing to replace it with a watered-down "defined benefit" (DB) plan similar to the existing plan - said to be welcomed by union organisers.
The details of the agreement are yet to be ratified by union members, and the University of Dundee has declined to comment.A spokesperson for the university said: "We have made a proposal to the three campus unions involved (Unite, UNISON and UCU) and are hopeful of agreeing a way forward for positive discussions very soon."Staff remain on
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