Pressures at work impact hugely on the health and wellbeing of ambulance staff, yet their retirement age has continued to rise. UNISON is proud to represent members working in the ambulance sector. But we know that over the years, many roles have become increasingly difficult. Over exposure to traumatic events and the physical nature of […]
Continue ReadingWe want you to be given the choice to retire earlier than you do! As the largest and strongest trade union for ambulance staff in the UK, UNISON is proud to represent our members working in the ambulance sector. The vital jobs that you do day in, day out help to save people’s lives. But we […]
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UNISON has submitted its response to the government’s independent review into what factors should be considered when determining the state pension age UNISON’s response, with contributions from members, highlighted the physical and mental demands that essential workers face. The union believes it is not fair to expect workers to ‘just keep going’ in such […]
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NHS Pension Scheme – Age discrimination judgement A legal case taken by the firefighters and judges has found that the transitional protections introduced as part of the 2015 changes to their respective pension schemes were discriminatory based on age. There is a likely read across of this judgement to the other public sector pension schemes, […]
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