Dave Prentis

Pensions strike: there is no alternative

Ministers have accused union leaders of ‘itching for a fight’ over pension reform, but today’s strike is a last resort for staff who are being forced to work longer and pay more for less in their retirement Read more

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Hitting the poorest where it hurts

Public sector pensions were comprehensively renegotiated in 2006 to ensure they remained affordable for the long term. The government’s actions now are driven by ideology, not fact Read more...

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Public pensions: still time to avoid strikes

Ahead of tomorrow’s TUC debate on reform of public sector pensions, Unison’s general secretary calls on the government to do more to reach an agreement. Otherwise, co-ordinated strike action will be firmly on the cards Read more

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There is an alternative, by Dave Prentis

The election showed there is no appetite for deep cuts to our public services. Now we must all find a better way forward Read more...

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No appetite for cuts, by Dave Prentis

Whatever the complexion of the new government, we know the challenges it will face: a fragile economy, high unemployment, and increasing pressure on the public finances as the costs of the financial crisis mount. Read more...

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