Unison

RMT will join other unions, including GMB, Unite and Unison, in balloting for strike action over changes to public sector pensions.

Local government pension scheme employers are urging government to allow changes to member accrual rates instead of increasing contributions as part of public sector pension reform plans.

Trade unions this morning declared war on government pension policy after three of the country's biggest unions confirmed 1.65 million workers would move to strike in November over public sector pensions.

Trade union Unison has further rebuked a government plan to cut local government pension costs, labelling it a "dangerous financial gamble" for UK equity markets.

Government has launched a consultation on proposed hikes to teachers, nurses and civil service pension contributions as it moves to save £1bn by April 2013.

Union members at Severn Trent Water have staged a demonstration at the company's Annual General Meeting over plans to close its £1.2bn defined benefit scheme.

Public sector unions are gearing up for a national strike on 30 June to protest against pension changes proposed by Lord Hutton.

More than 700 support staff at the University of Sheffield are striking today over plans to move lower paid staff from a final salary to cash balance scheme.

Trade union Unison has declared ‘war' on the government over public sector pension changes, warning the coalition it was heading for industrial turmoil over its reforms.

Jack Jones assesses industry reaction to public sector scheme shake up