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Government plan is a cash grab on pensions, warns UNISON

Although the government seems to have called on employers to pay this additional cost, there are no recommendations about […]

Article on the UNISON National site.
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‘Real incentives’ needed for average workers to save for retirement

The government is proposing that contributions would be taxed, investment returns would be tax free and income in […]

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20,000 people call on MPs to debate LGPS plans

Sign the UNISON petition urging Parliament to debate plans giving ministers a right to tell pension funds where to invest money

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Pension age change another blow to public sector workers, says UNISON

It’s a cynical move to make many low paid workers in the NHS and local government either wait longer for their pension, or take a pension cut if they finish work early. “The […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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National insurance increase will rob public sector workers

The wage bill for the NHS could soar by £1bn and by £800m for local government, says UNISON. In a letter to the Chancellor, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “We […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Union share owners’ group launched

UNISON, Unite and TUC pension funds combine to make sure union values are heard at company AGMs

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Union vows to resist Bangor university pension threat

Move against value of support workers’ pensions is ‘pretty shabby’, says UNISON

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Southampton university staff celebrate pensions win

Current staff to keep final salary pensions after strong campaign against proposals to change them – though scheme will be closed to new non-academic staff from 2019

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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