This 12-page newsletter explains the complex world of money and investment relating to the Local Government Pensions Scheme funds. It is detailed and aimed at those who are interested in the complex world of pension funds rather than all members. Max order 30 – or email stockorders@unison.co.uk
The union’s Capital Stewardship Programme is holding a seminar for all LGPS Board members, regions and branches on the governance and economics of the LGPS The union’s Capital Stewardship Programme is holding a seminar for all LGPS Board members, regions and branches on the governance and economics of the LGPS. There are major reforms being […]
Preliminary agenda A future Labour government and the LGPS The Scheme Advisory Boards – progress achieved Cost control in the LGPS What’s […]
Dismissing the Centre for Policy Studies report on the local government pensions scheme (LGPS) published today (Sunday), UNISON head of pensions Glyn Jenkins said: “UNISON fundamentally disagrees with the conclusions of this report. The LGPS is both safe and sustainable – being funded both by contributions from scheme members, employers and investment income. “Scheme investments […]
This is a requirement in law, says UNISON. The sole purpose of the 89 local government pension funds in England and Wales is to secure the best return for people whose current and future […]
Although the government seems to have called on employers to pay this additional cost, there are no recommendations about […]
Unfortunately, ministers wouldn’t listen, so UNISON had to take them to court. "The government has wasted much time and money and should now abandon any plans to re-introduce the regulations […]
The petition on the parliamentary website urges the government to amend UK law with a European directive that says only the 89 individual funds in the Local […]
UNISON’s step-by-step guide is designed to help members of local government pension schemes push for changes in the investment of their funds. The aim is to explore […]
Government plans to allow employers in England to opt out of local government pension scheme are an ‘unwarranted and grievous’ attack on higher and further education staff
The UK government seeks to introduce collective defined contribution schemes as an alternative to the UK’s current […]
Head of local government Jon Richards looks back at the latest Westminster U-turn – this time, after a legal challenge to its unfair plans
UNISON head of local government Heather Wakefield said: “UNISON is pleased to be party to the LGPS 2014 Joint Statement […]
UNISON responds to government consultation on tax relief for pensions
Anyone over the age of 55 who pays into the local government pension scheme and is made redundant has to take their pension early. But doing so before […]
