UNISON members won’t accept Centrica proposals to work longer, pay more and get less
pensions

Delegates also hear emotional debates on ‘conversion therapy’ and the lack of marriage equality in Northern Ireland
Unions around the globe put pressure on asset managers to come clean over charges to pensions schemes
Unclear investment systems are leaving workers in the dark over the cost

UNISON urges members to fill in questionnaire to help gather evidence for parliamentary inquiry, ending on 6 September
New pension schemes will leave staff struggling to plan for retirement and significantly worse off in their old age

Current staff to keep final salary pensions after strong campaign against proposals to change them – though scheme will be closed to new non-academic staff from 2019

Higher education service group executive calls off industrial action ballot following vote

Industrial action ballot follows 91% rejection of proposed move to ‘defined contribution’ scheme in consultation of affected members

Union urges them to back call to involve ACAS in seeking solution on Universities Superannuation Scheme
