Members vote for pensions action

(15/3/06) UNISON members have voted Yes to strike action over pensions by an overwhelming majority.

Some 80% supported strike action to demand fair treatment over pension rights in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The union’s industrial action committee today endorsed the first day of strike action on 28 March. UNISON will be joined in the action by nine other unions.

General secretary Dave Prentis said: “Civil servants, teachers, police, firefighters and the NHS have all been given protection for existing members over changes to their pension scheme. There is absolutely no rhyme or reason in singling out LGPS members for such unfair and unjust treatment.

“Our members deserve the pensions they have already paid for.”

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