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.
The Truth About the Local Government Pension Scheme
(28/01/2010) - Read the Joint Unions paper on the "real truth" about the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Local Government Pension Scheme Ten Key Facts
(28/01/2010) - Read 10 Key Facts about the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Action for Children consults on pension changes
(19/01/2010) - Read the joint union's update on the pension proposals being put forward by Action for Children
Barnardo's Consults on Pension Changes
(13/01/2010) - Read UNISON's update on the pension proposals being put forward by Barnardo's
LGPS Minimum Pension Age Increase
(02/11/09) Minimum Pension Age Increasing From Age 50 To Age 55 From 1 April 2010 For All Members
LGPS England and Wales a CLG Consultation on Affordability and Viability and Fairness
(09/10/09) UNISON’s Response September 2009
NHS Pension Scheme Choice Exercise – UPDATE
(06/10/09) If you have been a member of the NHS Pension Scheme from before the1 April 2008 and continue in active membership to at least the 1 October 2009 you will be soon offered a one off choice to transfer across to the 2008 Section should you wish to.
Employment Tribunal supports LGPS member facing redundancy
(05/10/09) This circular contains important information about a recent Employment Tribunal decision which could be to the benefit of certain LGPS members who might be made redundant after 31 March 2010.
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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
LGPS Newsletter 85
Campaign News 85 informs branches and activists of Early Day Motion No. 697. Encourage your MP to support and sign up to the Motion by sending the attached model letter.
Model letter
LGPS Newsletter 85
LGPS Newsletter 84
Victory over LGPS 'borrowing' - LGPS employer borrowing from pension fund account to end.LGPS Newsletter 84
LGPS and redundancy discrimination
Recent “Tower Hamlet” Employment Tribunal decision could potentially help many LGPS members whom are to be made redundant post 31 March 2009LGPS and redundancy discrimination
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