Joint Statement
The University has proposed a Voluntary Severance Scheme to address the significant financial challenges it considers it is facing.
Joint Statement from the University of Sussex and Trade Union Representatives on the Combined Joint Negotiating Committee:
The University has entered into constructive consultation with the campus trade unions on the terms of a Voluntary Severance Scheme.
Over the past four weeks, detailed discussions have taken place on the principles and content of a voluntary severance scheme. The discussions between the University and the recognised trade unions (UCU, UNISON and Unite) have taken place at a sub group of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), which was specifically established jointly to discuss voluntary severance.
Initial proposals presented at the sub group by the University were examined by the unions who offered constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement many of which have been accepted.
Following these talks the proposed scheme was presented to the full JNC on Friday 1 May. After further final discussion, it was confirmed at the JNC that the scheme will now be presented to UEG and Council for approval.