Pensions knowledge centre
UNISON is working to defend good pension schemes and improve and promote affordable, decent pensions for all our members, wherever you work.
We negotiate changes to improve pensions on behalf of our members, and defend the pensions of members who are transferred between employers - from the public to the private sector.
UNISON also acts to affect government policy on pensions, including state pensions and pension credits.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on NHS Pension Scheme Heads of Agreement
If you are unsure about anything in the Heads of Agreement you should find the answer in our FAQ document. Please remember that this is not an agreement or deal, simply the Government's final offer to the health unions
UNISON commentary on NHS pension scheme Heads of Agreement
UNISON commentary on the NHS Pension Scheme Heads of Agreement (HoA). Please note that the Heads of Agreement is the government's final offer to unions in health – it is not an agreement or deal.
Pension contribution rises will still hit hard
(08/12/2011) UNISON today hit back at new pensions’ proposals that will hit the pockets of thousands of nurses, paramedics, occupational therapists and other key NHS staff hard. The union criticised the timing of the announcement as unhelpful when pensions negotiations are still ongoing.
Update on RPI to CPI switch Judicial Review
(05/12/2011) - Read the latest on UNISON's and other unions Judicial Review on the RPI to CPI switch, a switch which reduces public service scheme costs by at least 15%!
RPI to CPI switch to cost public service pensioners even more
(01/12/2011) - Public sector pensioners are expected to lose thousands of pounds more due to bigger expected differences between increases in the Retail Prices Index (RPI) and Consumer Prices Index (CPI)
Health unions adopt protocol for joint working
A joint protocol has been established by all the health unions engaged in the pension campaign to assist joint working among unions at local level over the course of the campaign.
Transsexual people get equal State Pension rights
If you were born between 24 December 1919 and 3 April 1945 and can provide evidence of a relevant gender reassignment surgery before 4 April 2005 you may find that you could be entitled to additional State Pension payments plus a refund of certain National Insurance contributions paid post age 60.
Check your State Pension Age and Entitlement
Check your State Pension Age and entitlement by applying for a State Pension forecast<
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