Menu
16/07/2015
Pensions' Dispute At Tata Steel Ends
The pensions' dispute at Tata Steel that brought the company to the brink of the biggest industrial dispute in 35 years has ended.
Members of all four unions at the company have voted to accept changes to the British Steel Pension Scheme which will keep the scheme open.
Dave Hulse, national officer at GMB said: "After months of negotiations it was a strong union campaign that forced Tata Steel back to the table and got the company to change its decision to close the scheme. It was the unity of union members that meant we could do this."
Nick Blundell, regional secretary for Ucatt said: "Without the campaign by the unions the British Steel Pension Scheme would be closing. Now we need to move on and address the other concerns of our members at Tata Steel."
(CD/MH)
Members of all four unions at the company have voted to accept changes to the British Steel Pension Scheme which will keep the scheme open.
Dave Hulse, national officer at GMB said: "After months of negotiations it was a strong union campaign that forced Tata Steel back to the table and got the company to change its decision to close the scheme. It was the unity of union members that meant we could do this."
Nick Blundell, regional secretary for Ucatt said: "Without the campaign by the unions the British Steel Pension Scheme would be closing. Now we need to move on and address the other concerns of our members at Tata Steel."
(CD/MH)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 June 2015
Tata Steel Workers Vote In Favour Of Industrial Action
Members of Unite the union working for Tata Steel UK Ltd have voted for industrial action over the firm's plans to close the British Steel pension scheme (BSPS) and make employees work five more years to get their full pension.
Tata Steel Workers Vote In Favour Of Industrial Action
Members of Unite the union working for Tata Steel UK Ltd have voted for industrial action over the firm's plans to close the British Steel pension scheme (BSPS) and make employees work five more years to get their full pension.
22 June 2015
Planned Strike By Tata Steel Workers Suspended
A planned strike by workers at Tata Steel, including 6,000 from Unite the union, has been suspended after a new offer was made over pensions. Members of Unite, Community, the GMB and Ucatt were due to walk out for 24 hours on today, 22 June, in protest at plans to close their final salary pension scheme.
Planned Strike By Tata Steel Workers Suspended
A planned strike by workers at Tata Steel, including 6,000 from Unite the union, has been suspended after a new offer was made over pensions. Members of Unite, Community, the GMB and Ucatt were due to walk out for 24 hours on today, 22 June, in protest at plans to close their final salary pension scheme.
15 April 2015
Steel Unions Set Date For Strike Ballot
Steel unions Community, Unite, GMB and Ucatt have announced that Wednesday 6th May is the date they intend to open an industrial action ballot over Tata Steel's proposal to close the British Steel pension scheme (BSPS). The ballot is expected to end on Friday 29 May.
Steel Unions Set Date For Strike Ballot
Steel unions Community, Unite, GMB and Ucatt have announced that Wednesday 6th May is the date they intend to open an industrial action ballot over Tata Steel's proposal to close the British Steel pension scheme (BSPS). The ballot is expected to end on Friday 29 May.
27 August 2015
Tata Steel To Axe 250 Jobs
Unite the union has called for government action to help Britain's steel industry as Tata Steel announced it would be mothballing its Llanwern steel mill with the loss of 250 jobs. The job losses follow last month's announcement by Tata Steel to cut over 680 jobs in Rotherham and Stocksbridge.
Tata Steel To Axe 250 Jobs
Unite the union has called for government action to help Britain's steel industry as Tata Steel announced it would be mothballing its Llanwern steel mill with the loss of 250 jobs. The job losses follow last month's announcement by Tata Steel to cut over 680 jobs in Rotherham and Stocksbridge.
11 August 2017
Union Responds To Steel Pension Changes
Tata Steel have announced that it has signed the documentation for a Regulated Apportionment Arrangement (RAA) with the Trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS).
Union Responds To Steel Pension Changes
Tata Steel have announced that it has signed the documentation for a Regulated Apportionment Arrangement (RAA) with the Trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS).
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
