Pensions

Local Government Pension Scheme

Local services
The new and improved pension scheme in England and Wales came into force on 1 April.
It is a good deal for members and a major achievement for our union.
However, the campaign is not over yet - we are pushing for members to be better represented on the schemes.

Pensions news

State Pension Concession for Women
(07/05/08)  If you are a woman who has either retired or are approaching retirement and have gaps in your National Insurance record for years between April 1996 and April 2002, you are likely to be entitled to "buy back" these missing years at a special rate.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
(21/04/08) The increasing growth of salary sacrifice schemes
Key issues in the local government pension scheme
(31/03/08) UNISON is urging activists to take a closer look at the new scheme
Pension increase for 2008
(28/03/08) Public service pensions will rise 3.9% from 7 April
Added Years
(17/03/08) Last chance to start buying added years in the LGPS (England and Wales)
State pension
(07/03/08) Ten things you may not know about the basic state pension
TUPE transfer pension rights
(21/02/08) Ever wondered what your pension rights are on being TUPE transferred?
Employer requirements to consult on pension changes
(21/02/08) If you are in a pension scheme and the sponsoring employer wishes to make a detrimental change, they may be required to consult you first
Have your say on pensions governance
(24/10/07) Consultation now open on LGPS governance and trade union representation (England and Wales)
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Contact details
• For technical advice.
• Email: Pensions
• Write to: Pensions unit, UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ
The LGPS and you
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Pensions consultation factsheet

The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Consultation by Employers and Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2006 require employers with at least 100 employees to consult with pension scheme members when proposing "listed changes".
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LGPS Newsletter: 75

The newsletter outlines the ill health Amendment Regulations in more detail. UNISON and the Trade Union Side have put pressure on Government to revoke the Regulations.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLGPS Newsletter: 75

LGPS Newsletter: 74

Government consults over cost-sharing. Find out how you can get involved. Plus all the latest on the local government pension scheme.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLGPS Newsletter: 74
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