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Dear Brother/Sister

HANDS OFF OUR PENSIONS – OPT OUT CONCERNS

You will be aware that we have been providing evidence of the potential costs, both long-term and short-term, of the Government proposals to increase contribution rates for the Firefighters’ pension schemes. I recognise that these make pretty grim reading, especially for those in the New Firefighter Pension Scheme who see a potential 4.7% increase by April 2015 which amounts to a 55% increase on the amount they currently pay.

20 January 2012


TO:      ALL MEMBERS



Dear Brother/Sister

HANDS OFF OUR PENSIONS CAMPAIGN: FURTHER DISCUSSIONS ON NORMAL PENSION AGE

As you are aware, the current discussion on pensions cover a range of issues including contributions rates, pension age, pension scheme design, protection arrangements etc. We continue to challenge Government pension officials on each of these aspects with a view to protecting the pension rights of FBU members.

12 January 2012



TO:      ALL MEMBERS (CONTROL) HOME ADDRESSES


Dear Brother/Sister

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME: FBU CONCERN OVER ‘HEADS OF AGREEMENT’

You will be aware of the ongoing discussions between the Government, Employers and Unions in relation to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for England and Wales which affects Fire Control members.

12th January 2012


TO:  ALL RETAINED MEMBERS
    


Dear Brother/Sister,

Hands off our Pension Campaign – Access to modified pension scheme
Steps to address full access to pension rights