NHS Pension Reform

1. A UNISON update Spring 2012 NHS Pension Reform Branch activists and organising staff delivering this presentation are encouraged to read the full technical guide to the proposals available from the union website (link on final slide)Branch activists and organising staff delivering this presentation are encouraged to read the full technical guide to the proposals available from the union website (link on final slide)

2. Headlines UNISON led the negotiations on pension reform with Government Final proposals for the structure of the NHS Pension Scheme from 2015 were published by the Government on 9 March 2012 Some significant gains were made as a result of the 30 November action and campaign The proposals don’t meet all our aspirations but the Government will not move further in negotiations We are seeking views of members in a consultative ballot [note: summary slide to describe the broad messages] Either ask for or give a quick summary of the action taken in the branch/region[note: summary slide to describe the broad messages] Either ask for or give a quick summary of the action taken in the branch/region

3. Contents Proposed structure of 2015 scheme UNISON position Position of other trade unions Ballot timetable and materials Resources We know that reps or pension champions are likely to get questions from members so what this session aims to do is to give you an overview of the proposed structure of the scheme; identify what position UNISON has taken and why, give info on where the other trade unions are and then let you have the details about the ballot we are running. This presentation isn't comprehensive but should give you a good over view and signposts where you can get more information We know that reps or pension champions are likely to get questions from members so what this session aims to do is to give you an overview of the proposed structure of the scheme; identify what position UNISON has taken and why, give info on where the other trade unions are and then let you have the details about the ballot we are running. This presentation isn't comprehensive but should give you a good over view and signposts where you can get more information