Capita could see strike action over 'disgraceful' DB closure

James Phillips
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The planned closure of Capita's defined benefit (DB) scheme could be met with strike action as Unite launches a ballot of its members.

Closing the Capita Pension and Life Assurance Scheme to future accrual would affect an estimated 3% of the firm's total workforce, who would be transferred into a defined contribution (DC) arrangem...

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