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Quite a discussion of how a trade union embraces CDC. Watch the session – it’s good!

It was quite a pension playpen coffee morning. Sit down in your chair in your drawing room, kitchen, the train, bus or the car (if you aren’t driving). Press the command on the YouTube and sit back This is a … Continue reading

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Unions – what’s happening with pensions? Neil Walsh explains CDC’s impact on Prospect – 10.30 this morning

This from the Government on “The future of CDC” The initial impetus for CDC has come from a large employer and a major trade union seeking an alternative pension model. But establishing CDC schemes opens the possibility of more diverse … Continue reading

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Tomorrow ; progress from DC to CDC with the unions! Invitation inside!

I’m very pleased that we have Neil Walsh of Prospect at the Pension PlayPen at 10.30 am tomorrow (Tuesday 21st July). We will discuss how unions are getting to grips with CDC as a way forward to what are currently … Continue reading

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Come and debate the future of DC with the Prospect union.

We will discuss how unions are getting to grips with CDC as a way forward to what are currently DC workplace pensions. The event is at 10.30 am on Tuesday 21st July. You can get into the meeting on this … Continue reading

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How do unions feel about CDC?

What we were used to – no longer available to  workers in the private sector Since the collapse of Defined Benefit pensions first for new joiners and soon after for further accrual by those already members, the unions have fallen … Continue reading

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Why was a fringe meeting packed-out for a new pension?

I have to admit to expecting to talk to an empty room. There were over a hundred chairs laid out when I arrived at a Brighton Conference Centre lunchtime meeting on a new pension called CDC. Within a couple of … Continue reading

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Union plans for LGPS, a counter from a council tax paying reader!

I am hoping to be balanced with regards the LGPS. I support this pension scheme being a beacon to which other schemes (including CDC pension Schemes) can reach. I support Prospect who I was with yesterday and whose Conference I … Continue reading

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Prospect Union – “a pensions timebomb” for women

Prospect and the Pensions Officer Neil Walsh have for a number of years been publishing a report on the pension gender gap. We are coming up the next publication this summer. In the meantime I’m pleased to see Prospect’s voice … Continue reading

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Can CDC be a step to fairer pensions for women?

CDC – a step to fairer gender pensions. There are three ways for CDC to improve value for women’s money The attitude of employers, providers and government must change to put women on an equal footing to their male counterparts … Continue reading

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Prospect Union on Reform’s plans for public sector “pensions”.

Prospect is a progressive union when it comes to pensions and I’m pleased they’ve sent me their reaction to Reform’s plan to convert public sector pensions to  funded DC pots for those joining in the future If I were a … Continue reading

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