Scandal of war graves’ staff facing £6,000-a-year pensions’ loss
Letter received by a Barnet Trade Unionist from a relative who works for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
As you know I work for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, what you may not know is that we’re having serious issues with our pension
Despite the promises of a decent pension at retirement the Commission wants to change it to a scheme which will leave many of us out of pocket in retirement by 1,000’s for every year we survive beyond normal retirement age.
I have been moved around many times, often against my will and with a mediocre salary but on the understanding that our pension was secure. I don’t need to go on about commitment and dedication and at my time of life there is little to no chance of making up the shortfall.
Our Unions have tried to negotiate an improvement on the proposals and have tabled many options but all have been refused. It’s got to a point now to which we have no option but to try and get public support for the work we do and put pressure on the government to intervene.
I would be most grateful if you could write to your MP asking that he/she signs this EDM, your local MP can be found here: http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
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