Pensions
Defending and improving pensions
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.
Local Government Pension Scheme under attack
(23/06/09) Local Government Pension Scheme under attack - Defend your future.
Pensions governance in England and Wales
(08/06/09) The LGPS continues to lag far behind the governance standards enjoyed by all other funded pension schemes in the UK in spite of government promises to overhaul the system, according to a new report.
Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) to introduce new benefit structures on the back of increasing pension costs
(13/05/09) The purpose of this Circular is to update Branches on information that has been released in relation to the latest scheme funding valuation that was carried out at 30 September 2008
The LGPS & NHSPS pension increase is 5% from 6 April 2009
(16/04/2009) - Public service pensions which have been in payment for a year will be increased by 5% from 6 April 2009.
Pensions and transfer of Employment – TUPE
(06/03/09) In view of the increasing attacks on pensions here is our revised TUPE and Pensions guidance.
UNISON wins ill-health transitional protection case
(24/02/2009) UNISON wins ill-health transitional protection case which calls into question ill-health pension awards between 1 April 2008 and 30 September 2008 for LGPS England & Wales members.
Watch out there is a Pension Scheme Valuation about!
(12/02/2009) Watch out there is a Pension Scheme Valuation about! Understand what they are, how they work and why they are so important for your future.
Campaigning to keep the LGPS
(22/12/08) UNISON will launch a major campaign in the new year to counter claims that the LGPS is unsustainable and should become a defined contribution scheme.
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Contact details
• For technical advice.
• Email: Pensions
• Write to: Pensions unit, UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ
• For technical advice.
• Email: Pensions
• Write to: Pensions unit, UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ
Recent documents
Fighting Attacks on Member Pension Rights
UNISON is committed to fighting attacks on our member’s pension rights. Have a look at the presentation material we provided at the National Delegate Conference on what these threats are and how we can help
Fighting Attacks [PowerPoint presentation]
Fighting attacks on pension schemes - be prepared
In the current economic climate in particular all pension schemes are under threat and potentially subject to detrimental changes. Young members particularly are at risk and hence it’s vital you know what your rights are and that UNISON is doing everything it can to try to improve and protect your pension rights.
Fighting attacks on pension schemes - be prepared
LGPS Newsletter 81
UNISON wins ill-health transitional protection case which calls into question ill-health pension awards.LGPS Newsletter 81
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