RCN comment on Government’s pension proposals

Published: 09 March 2012

The RCN today (9 March) commented on the Government’s announcement of the final public sector pension proposals. RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter, said:

“We will now consider in detail the substance of these proposals and what they mean for members. However, the fundamental issues of concern remain the same. The RCN is also continuing to meet with other unions who are carrying out their own member consultations to discuss next steps.”

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