Unions oppose change to pension rules

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Local government unions are unhappy about proposals to end early retirement provisions in the local government pension scheme. The government argues that the changes are necessary in the light of age discrimination but unions are not convinced and are considering what action to take in response to the announcement that the rule change would take effect in October 2006. The rule allows workers to retire on a full pension if their age and service add up to 85.
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