by Niall Christie

Scotland editor

UNIONS in Scotland are urging ministers to intervene on “fair work grounds” in response to attacks on pensions at both of Dundee’s universities. 

Unison, Unite and the University and College Union (UCU) have written to Scottish Universities Minister Richard Lochhead to force a resolution to looming disputes over pension rights at both Dundee and Abertay universities. 

Professional and support staff at the University of Dundee are threatened with the closure of their defined-benefit scheme, which would cut their income in retirement by thousands of pounds a year.