All Unite the Union articles
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NewsPublic sector pension judicial review hearing set for January
On the go: Five trade unions will make their case against the government in the High Court, in the last week of January 2023, over an alleged “ongoing robbery” of public sector scheme members’ money.
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NewsUnion slams Crown guarantee for Atomic Weapons scheme
The government’s decision to grant a “Crown guarantee” for the Atomic Weapons Establishment Defined Benefit Pension Scheme has been criticised by one trade union for being too late to help its members.
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NewsUniversity of Dundee staff set for second pensions strike
On the go: Members of the Unite trade union who work at the University of Dundee have agreed to carry out "continuous strike action" for a second time from August 25 over pensions.
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NewsDundee University staff plan strike action over DB scheme closure
On the go: More than 100 University of Dundee staff will be balloted on strike action after rejecting plans to close its defined benefit scheme to new members, Unite the union has announced.
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NewsHSBC pensions ‘clawback’ resolution defeated at AGM
On the go: A resolution against so-called pensions “clawback” at HSBC was defeated at the bank’s annual meeting, with 94 per cent of votes cast against abolishing the practice.
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NewsCampaigners oppose govt’s planned boycott ban
On the go: A coalition of 46 campaigning organisations has spoken out against anti-boycott legislation due in the next Queen’s Speech, which includes a ban on pension funds from pursuing politically motivating boycotts and divestments.
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NewsTransport workers consider new strike over TfL pension review
On the go: Ballot papers have been sent out to Transport for London and London Underground staff in the Unite union over strike action, in response to a government review of the TfL pension scheme that threatens to cut benefits.
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NewsRoyal Mail moves ahead with CDC scheme after consultation
On the go: Royal Mail, the Communication Workers Union and Unite have agreed to progress plans to introduce a new collective defined contribution scheme, the first of its type in the country, following a consultation with members.
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NewsAston Martin faces strike action over DB scheme closure
Workers at carmaker Aston Martin have threatened industrial action following news that it plans to close its defined benefit pension scheme in January 2022.
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NewsOnly 36% of construction workers are saving into a pension
On the go: The majority of construction workers are not saving towards their retirement, according to research by union Unite.
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Nissan workers protest against DB scheme closure
On the go: Workers at Nissan’s Sunderland plant will stage a socially distanced protest on Saturday against the carmaker’s proposal to close its defined benefit scheme.
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NewsNissan proposes DB scheme closure as sponsor pressure mounts
Workers at Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland could be facing a cut to their benefits, with the carmaker proposing to close its defined benefit scheme, while experts said the Covid-19 pandemic could push more sponsors to follow suit.
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Post Office workers set to receive scheme surplus spoils
Members of the Post Office section of the Royal Mail Pension Plan may be in line to receive a windfall, with the trustee considering how to share a £28m surplus as the scheme moves to partial buyout.
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Fewer than a quarter of construction workers auto-enrolled
On the go: Fewer than a quarter (23 per cent) of blue-collar construction workers are participating in a workplace pension, according to new figures from the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Unilever proposes DB scheme closure to new members
On the go: Unilever is poised to close its defined benefit scheme to new members, in an attempt to reduce increasing costs and allow greater flexibility for employees.
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Union fights government plans to scrap RPI
On the go: Unite, Britain’s biggest trade union, has refused to use the consumer price index as a measure of inflation in workforce negotiations, in response to the government’s mooted plans to scrap the retail price index in its current incarnation by 2030.
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Unions call for greater action on executive pay and pensions gap
Unions called for policymakers to explore way of curbing bumper executive pay and pensions on Wednesday, as unequal remuneration falls under the cross-hairs of Frank Field’s Work and Pensions Committee.
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More unions eye CDC as possible negotiation outcome
What is good enough for postal workers is, it would appear, not good enough for academics.
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United Utilities faces two-day strike over pensions
About 1,500 United Utilities employees are expected to walk out on Friday and Monday because of the company's plans to change the final salary scheme to a hybrid arrangement.
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Anglian Water in spat with three unions
Anglian Water has refused to meet unions GMB, Unite and Unison for talks at a conciliation service over the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme, prompting them to accuse it of provoking industrial action.