Negotiations urged on public-sector pensions

“Ministers must now seriously engage in negotiations on the core issues if they want a settlement.”

The Government published its final plans for controversial reforms of health, education and civil service pensions last week as the Treasury said cost ceilings set last November remained unchanged, with no additional money available.

While some unions have agreed to accept a deal, others have rejected the Government’s offer, maintaining it will leave then working longer, paying in more and receiving less when they retire.

Ministers argue that changes are needed to make pensions sustainable for the future.

Members of the University and College Union who are part of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme will take part in the walkout on March 28.