Friday 12 January 2018
The parties are pleased to confirm that following constructive and intensive negotiations, legal proceedings between the parties have been postponed and a more flexible pension option for members has been proposed.
The parties are pleased to confirm that following constructive and intensive negotiations, legal proceedings between the parties have been postponed and a more flexible pension option for members has been proposed.
Unite has been instrumental in the development of the proposal and will take the proposal back to their affected membership to seek their views via a ballot. Following the ballot, and should the proposal be accepted, the Policy & Resources Committee is committed to take the necessary steps to implement the proposal.
Peter Hughes, Regional Secretary (South West), said:
"We are pleased the States have listened to the views of our membership. We believe the proposal is of significant benefit to our members and we look forward to engaging with our affected membership through our normal consultative process."
Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq, Policy & Resources Committee member who leads on employment matters, said:
"The proposal is a favourable development addressing the concerns of our valued employees whilst ensuring the pension arrangements remain as affordable and sustainable."
Details surrounding the proposal remain confidential to the parties, with further specifics of the proposal to be made available in due course.
