Unions consult over local government pension changes

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Local government unions have until 28 February 2007 to respond to the latest government proposals on changing the local government pension scheme. Earlier attempts by the government to cut back on early retirement provision for municipal workers was resisted by the unions with a one-day national strike and threat of further industrial action. UNISON has responded to the new proposals by saying there are positive elements but further negotiations are required over implementing the changes and the planned changes to ill-health early retirement.
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