UNISON predicts that a ‘significant number’ of its 167,000 retired members are going to struggle as a result of the government changes to the winter fuel allowance
retired members
On the winter fuel allowance and WASPI women, UNISON is sending a strong message to government not to ignore retired people
It’s clear the government has inherited a mess form the Tories, but the cut of winter fuel allowance to pensioners is a mistake
Retired members concerned about the winter fuel announcement can check their situation with UNISON’s benefits calculator
General secretary was addressing retired members as general election year nears
Letter from national pensioners’ organisation says its members understand strains on services, adding that they will, where possible will support pickets
Meeting for their annual conference, delegates also discuss motions on pensions, bus passes and free prescriptions
Chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, Rosie MacGregor, outlines the most pressing concerns for retired people
The chairs of UNISON’s young and retired members’ committees share their thoughts about the different challenges and motivations facing their members
The union’s retired members come together virtually, discussing a wide range of issues, determined as ever to make their voices heard