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17 March 2006 To: All UNISON Members Dear Colleague 80 PER CENT IN FAVOUR OF PENSIONS STRIKE UNISON members have voted Yes to strike action over pensions by an overwhelming majority. Some 80 per cent supported strike action to demand fair treatment over pension rights in the Local Government Pension Scheme. The unions Industrial Action Committee endorsed the first day of strike action on 28 March. This will be followed by a rolling programme of further selective action. UNISON will be joined by nine other unions in the action. In a forceful statement our General Secretary, Dave Prentis, stated "Thanks to all our members who helped deliver an 80 per cent vote in favour of strike action over pensions. Your vote shows how important this issue is for our members and the union is now heading for the biggest industrial action since the General Strike. We still hope the government and employers will see sense and talk seriously about finding a fair solution for our members. Civil servants, teachers, police firefighters and the NHS have all been given protection for existing members of their pension schemes There is no rhyme or reason in singling out LGPS members for unfair and unjust treatment. Our members deserve the pensions they have already paid for, and UNISON will do all in its power to ensure they get a fair deal. Further details and information will be issued to Shop Stewards and workplaces as soon as it becomes available. I cannot stress enough the importance of achieving a positive result in this campaign and would seek your support in the coming weeks. For more information, see our website www.unison-scotland.org.uk/pensions Yours sincerely
GEORGE LEE
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