GMB Reaction To Pension Offer
Wednesday 2
nd November 2011
GOVERNMENTS NEW PENSION OFFER IS
WELCOME BUT MAY BE TOO LITTLE TOO LATE TO AVERT
STRIKES
Commenting on the statement today by
Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander, GMB National Secretary Brian
Strutton said: "The move today theoretically gives us
around 8% more negotiating room and additional protection for some
existing members. However we don't know how this will translate
into actual proposals for the different pension schemes and it will
take some time to work out the details. In addition there has been
no movement on the 50% contribution hike and we still don't know
what overall cost cap will be imposed. For these reasons my view is
that we would want to explore the effect of the improved offer
whilst still seeking answers on the outstanding matters. We will
not be able to resolve these issues quickly or easily so our
industrial action ballot continues as will
negotiations."
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Contact: Brian Strutton,
GMB National Secretary on 07860 606137 or 0208 947 3131 or Naomi
Cooke, GMB National Pensions Officer on 07739 919633 or GMB Press
Office: Rose Conroy on 07974 251823