Construction union UCATT have described John Hutton’s interim report on public sector pensions as misguided and that he has failed to adequately take into account the major reforms that have already been undertaken in public sector pension provision.
Plans unveiled today for further reform of public sector pensions will force staff to pay more for less when cuts to pensions are unnecessary, PCS says.
The government is seeking to override the wishes of the majority of its workforce by imposing cuts to civil service redundancy pay with a view to making massive job cuts, PCS says.
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It now appears that it is the premium is to enable some pupils to gain entry into what the Prime Minister calls ‘the best schools’.
Big Society is still big cop out, says UNISON
Commenting on the Prime Minister's speech to the Conservative Party conference today (Wednesday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
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If the Interim Report recommends further, more punitive changes, then teachers will be deeply aggrieved and they will have a right to be so.
Previewing Lord Hutton's review of public service pensions, due to be released at 8am tomorrow (Thursday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Previewing Lord Hutton's review of public service pensions, due to be released at 8am tomorrow (Thursday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
The joint convention between UCU and Michael Russell Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning allowed a frank exchange on the issues in higher education.