Pensions
Protect our pensions
UNISON is working to defend good pension schemes and improve and promote affordable, decent pensions for all our members, wherever you work.
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.
The government has formed an independent Public Service Pensions Commission to undertake a fundamental structural review of public service pension provision by Budget 2011.
Click here for the latest on the inquiry
Latest pensions news
UNISON Responds to Pensions Tax Relief Consultation
(31/08/2010) - Read UNISON's response to HM Treasury's pensions tax relief discussion.
UNISON responds to Automatic Enrolment Review
(16/8/10) Read UNISON's response to the Department for Work and Pensions Automatic Enrolment review here.
LGPS survivor pension changes for civil partners and unmarried partners
(13/08/2010) The survivor's pension position for civil partners in the LGPS has now improved and members with unmarried partners have until 31 March 2011 to elect to pay extra pension contributions to secure better survivor's pensions for their nominated co-habiting partner should they wish to.
UNISON response to DWP call for evidence on increasing State Pension Age to 66
(5/8/10) It’s UNISON's view that increasing the State Pension Age would disproportionately affect the very people that need and rely on state pension income the most. >> Download the UNISON briefing (PDF)
Indexation for Private Sector DB Schemes
(28/7/10) UNISON has released a briefing paper on the Government's proposals to change the minimum indexation requirements. Read our short briefing here.
Indexation of Public Sector Pensions
(27/7/10) In the June 2010 Budget the Chancellor announced a proposed change to the way public sector pension increases are determined. Read our short briefing here.
Proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
(27/7/2010) The USS will soon start consultation with members on detrimental changes to take effect from April 2011 - read the latest here.
NHS Pensions and CHOICE
(22/7/10) Have you received a CHOICE Pack asking whether you want to switch from your current NHSPS section to the new section for new entrants? Either way, look at our typical PowerPoint for more info and generic guidance on this subject. >> Download the PowerPoint presentation
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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 85
Don't agonise - organise!
Campaign News 86
Campaign News 86
Submission to the Independent Public Service Pension Commission
This submission is to counter the impression that the reform of public sector pensions is mainly about ending the privileges of a small, well-heeled minority.Submission to the Independent Public Service Pension Commission
Mythbusting guide
Briefing about the many inaccurate statements made about the LGPS that remain unchallenged by the media.Mythbusting guide
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