As with many other Reform UK announcements, there’s a worrying lack of understanding of the things the party intends to change
LGPS
Inferior pension schemes won’t create savings nor recruit vital staff

General secretary expresses disappointment that the union was not told of a proposed one-off, unconsolidated payment and calls for a pay meeting

UNISON launches new guide on pension fund engagement and divestment from companies involved in the occupation of Palestine

A survey of the Local Government Pension Scheme, taken in mid-May, shows how local authorities are adapting to COVID-19

Court overturns LGPS regulations banning investment decisions which aren’t in line with government foreign and defence policy

August, usually a time of lazy days and holidays, the silly season and not much happening… but these are strange times and at UNISON, we’re always busy

UNISON responds to the government consultation on proposals that would allow higher and further education employers in England to opt out of providing LGPS membership for new staff members

Delegates denounce the cynical attack on public service workers’ pensions and warn that other sectors are at risk

From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon

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
MPs will debate the future of the local government pension scheme (LGPS) in Westminster Hall today (Monday) in response to concerns that the government plans to interfere in investment decisions. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition, backed by UNISON, saying it should be up to the funds to decide where they invest in […]


