Unison considers DB scheme changes

Jenna Towler
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Unison is considering making changes to its defined benefit scheme but has committed to keeping a viable final salary pension for staff, the union confirms.

The public sector union confirmed the deficit of its £275m scheme had increased as a result of the economic crisis. Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said: "Unison's pension scheme has taken...

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