Commenting on the government’s launch of a new pensions commission today (Monday) to look into measures to provide a more secure retirement, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“Every worker needs a pension they can rely upon in their old age. No one should be plunged into poverty when they retire.
“Any initiative that enhances current provision would be a good thing, especially moves to improve equality between men and women.
“With more pensioners falling into poverty as time goes by, it’s vital the commission works quickly.
“Building on the success of auto-enrolment will help. But it’s disappointing that employer contributions won’t increase over the next few years. Low rates are a significant issue.”
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– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
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Anthony Barnes M: 07834 864794 E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk
Fatima Ayad M: 07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk
Fatima Ayad M: 07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk
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