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.
Campaigning to keep the LGPS
(22/12/08) UNISON will launch a major campaign in the new year to counter claims that the LGPS is unsustainable and should become a defined contribution scheme.
Overpayment of NHS pensions
(19/12/08) Around 51,000 NHS pensioners may be affected by the recent government announcement that there has been an overpayment of pensions.
Success at the Pensions Ombudsman in relation to LGPS Compensatory Added Years (CAY) case
(17/11/2008) The Pensions Ombudsman has agreed to re-instate lost CAY for a member who lost these on re-employment within Local Government.
Update on the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS)
(11/11/2008) Update on potential changes to the structure of the Social Housing Pension Scheme.
LGPS Redundancy Paper
(21/10/2008) Update on the pension rights of LG workers made redundant in England & Wales
LGPS Update on ill health, cost sharing and Rule of 85
(14/10/2008) LGPS Update on ill health, cost sharing and Rule of 85
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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 77
All the latest on the local government pension scheme including a new campaign to keep the LGPS.
LGPS Newsletter 77
LGPS campaign news 76
All the latest on the local government pension scheme, and what's happening in light of the market crashLGPS campaign news 76
A brief guide to the new NHS pension schemes in England and Wales
UNISON guide to the new NHS pension schemes in England and WalesA brief guide to the new NHS pension schemes in England and Wales
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