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Plans to change Local Government Retirement Rules Print E-mail
Written by Mandy   
Monday, 05 December 2005
The government faces a legal challenge over plans to change pension provision for the worse for millions of public service workers.  UNISON objects to the government's decision to end the so-called rule of 85 which allowa some members of the Local Government Scheme (LGPS) to retire at 60 with a full pension, if their age and years of service add up to 85.
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Pensions link with earnings should be restored. Print E-mail
Written by Mandy   
Friday, 02 December 2005
The Pensions Commission published its report today, recommending that the state pension should rise in line with earnings ratherr then prices.
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Health Void in Migrating Nations Print E-mail
Written by Mandy   
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
When workers migrate from southern Africa, south-east Asia and eastern Eurpore to the UK and the rest of Europe, it can destroy family units, health and education services and an ability to deal with AIDS in the home countries.
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Protect Our Pension Badges Print E-mail
Written by Mandy   
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
We have Herts County Branch "Protect Our Pensions" badges free for our members.  If you would like one, then please call the Branch office on 01992 556260 and give us your details and we will pop one in the post to you.
 
Lobby Briefing - 28th November 2005 Print E-mail
Written by Mandy   
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
A Downing Street spokesman conducted the Lobby briefing from Barcelona as the Prime Minister is attending the Euromed conference.  On pensions, the spokesperson was asked if there was any way the deal agreed between the Government and the public service unions could be re-opened.
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The Chancellor Urges 'Restraint' on Public Pay Print E-mail
Written by Mandy   
Friday, 25 November 2005
"We would fight any attempts to impose a wage freeze," UNISON warned in the wake of Gordon Brown's call for public sector pay rises to be pegged at 2%, slightly below the current rate of inflation.
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